Fife Council
Mobile Catering Supervisor
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 24 August 2026
Closing Date: Monday 17 August 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 4 July 2027
Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Location: East 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 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
In these Mobile Catering Supervisor posts, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.
Responsibilities:
- Supervising staff working in the kitchen.
- Be aware of HACCP procedures - completing required paperwork including electronic returns.
- Understanding dietary and nutritional needs.
- 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), cleaning of the kitchen and its surround.
We currently have a temporary vacancy to join our team within schools and nurseries in East Fife:
- 25 hours per week working Monday to Friday on a temporary 39 week term time contract
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You will earn a competitive salary of £26,786.83 to £29,170.80 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
- £14.27 per hour to start.
- Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).
- Travel expenses will be paid – we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car.
- Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
- Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
Training on all in-house systems will be provided.
Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post if not already held.
The Person
Essential Requirements:
- Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent is essential for this post.
- Provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
- Have the ability to travel throughout Fife within a limited timescale.
You will be required to attend induction training before starting in post.
Before confirming to 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.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters 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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