Unit Catering Supervisor St Joseph's Primary School Lancaster

Salary £25,949 - (Pay Award Pending) per annum (pro rata) 26.25 hours per week Fixed term until 30th October 2026, Variable Hours St Joseph's Primary school Lancaster

Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4)

Lancashire County Council provides catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day. We are looking for committed individuals to join the service at St Joseph's Primary School, Lancaster. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.

Key responsibilities

• Cook and serve food and drinks in accordance with agreed menus and production plans
• Direct and/or supervise other employees
• Order supplies and manage deliveries
• Maintain records and stock control
• Maintain agreed standards and associated documentation in relation to food and kitchen hygiene

What we are looking for

• Experience in large scale catering
• Knowledge of food service and catering in general
• Organisational, cost control and supervisory skills
• Recognised supervisor or team leader qualification would be desirable

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only
• 26.25 hours per week, although hours are variable depending on school meal uptake
• Fixed term until 30th October 2026

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.