Unit Catering Supervisor | Lomeshaye Junior School | Nelson

Salary £25,949 – (Pay Award Pending) per annum (pro rata) | 30 hours per week | 7:45am – 1:45pm | Permanent, Variable Hours | Term time only | Lomeshaye Junior School | Nelson

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service

You will work as part of a team . Supervising the running of the kitchen and staff and providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.

Key responsibilities:

• Cook and serve food and beverages in accordance with agreed menus and production plans

• Direct and/or supervise other employees

• Order supplies and store 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 of large-scale catering

• Knowledge of food service and catering in general

• Organizational, cost control and supervisory skills

• Recognized supervisor or team leader qualification would be desirable

Working Hours/Days:

• Monday to Friday

• Term time only

• 30 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake

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’. Further information can be found on the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here.

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

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