Lancashire County Council
Unit Catering Supervisor I Schools Catering I Heyhouses Endowed CE Primary School
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Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4)
Part Time, Term Time, Permanent, Variable Hours (27.5 hrs/week)
About the Role
Lancashire County Council provides catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving 60,000 meals daily. We’re seeking a committed individual to oversee the catering team at Heyhouses Endowed CE Primary Catering Unit (located near St Annes).
As the Catering Supervisor, you’ll lead a team to deliver high-quality, healthy, and balanced meals for school children following agreed menus and production plans.
Note: This role is not eligible for international sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages in full compliance with agreed menus and production schedules.
- Direct, supervise, and manage catering staff, ensuring high standards of service and behaviour.
- Order, receive, and store supplies/deliveries while maintaining strict stock control and inventory records.
- Monitor and maintain food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and compliance with standards/documentation.
- Deliver Lancashire County Council catering inductions to new team members.
What We Are Looking For
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Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in large-scale catering, particularly within an educational or high-demand environment.
- Exceptional customer service skills—ability to engage respectfully with staff, children, and parents.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations.
- Experience in, or comprehension of, supervisory or team leadership (qualifications desirable but not mandatory).
- Flexibility to adjust start/finish times as needed to accommodate varying meal services.
Preferred
- A recognized supervisor or team leader qualification (e.g., SVQ Level 3 in Catering Supervision or equivalent).
Hours and Contract Terms
- Monday to Friday (term time only).
- Part-time, 27.5 hours per week, averaging 5.5 hours/day (variable depending on meal uptake).
- Day shift: Typically 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM (adjustments to timings may be necessary).
- Pay is prorated (advertised salaries are for full-time equivalents only).
- Permanent post with variable hours.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £25,949 per annum (pro rata).
- Full support for Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974—DBS enhanced disclosures required for successful candidates.
- Access to Lancashire County Council’s benefits package (see LCC Vacancies website) for full details.
Important Notes
Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if it receives sufficient applications before the specified deadline.
[Please ensure you review LCC’s [recruitment process page] for disclosing criminal convictions.)
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