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Catering Supervisor

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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 17, 2026).

Summary

Supervises school kitchen staff, prepares meals, ensures food safety compliance, and manages daily catering operations in a primary school setting.

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 17 August 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 9 August 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 pro rata

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Cowdenbeath

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 .

Job Details

  • Do you have a Catering Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent as this is essential for this post.

  • 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 is completed and submitted according.

  • 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 have a permanent vacancy to join our team within schools at:

Fouldford Primary School

  • Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a 38-week term-time only basis.

You will earn a competitive salary of £26,786.83 to £29,170.80 pro-rata and annualised payments with access to a range of benefits, including:

  • £14.27 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

  • Pay is annualised for Term Time contracts (equal instalments every 4 week pay period)

  • Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland),

  • Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job

  • Generous Holiday Allowance

  • Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

  • 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 for this post.

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.

Provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.

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

  • 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

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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

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For further information please contact: Shirley Plews at shirley.plews@fife.gov.uk

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