Fife Council
Mobile Catering Supervisor
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 24 August 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week
Location: Bankhead but working throughout Fife
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply [https://ekmu.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/4004] section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Job Details
- Do you have Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?
- In this catering post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.
- Supervising staff working in the kitchen.
- You must be aware of HACCP Procedures and ensure all Paperwork including electronic returns are completed and submitted accordingly.
- Understanding dietary and nutritional needs of the residents within the Care Home.
- Duties may also include transporting and serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, its surround.
- Enhancements are paid for unsociable hours and weekend working.
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We currently have a permanent vacancy to join our team in Care Homes across Fife:
- Mobile Catering Supervisor working 32.5 hours per week, 52-week contract, on a 4-week rota working 2 weekend on and 2 weekends off.
- Enhancements are paid for any weekend working.
You will earn a competitive salary of £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
- £14.27 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
- Pay is every 4 weeks.
- Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
- Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!
- This work is about ensuring residents are provided with meals throughout the day.
- Training on In House systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post.
The Person
- Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent is essential?
- Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
- Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.
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You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0017/40292/Catering-Supervisor-A41581.pdf]
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf] behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Directorate Information - Council Department information [https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments#xd_co_f=MzBlNmFkMDAtYzRiZi00OTgyLWI3MjUtM2MxZWU1OWIwODQx~]
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- Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk
For further information please contact: Christine McKee at Christine.mekee@fife.gov.uk
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