Unit Catering Supervisor | Schools Catering I Presfield High School & Specialist College

Salary £25,949 per annum, Pro Rata l Fixed term until 12/02/2027 I Variable hours I Part time, 25 hours per week l Term time I Presfield High School and Specialist College

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Unit Catering Supervisor Presfield High School and Specialist College (Grade 3, fixed term)

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 in Presfield High School and Specialist College 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

Organisational, cost control and supervisory skills

Recognised supervisor or team leader qualification would be desirable

Working Hours/Days:

Monday to Friday

Term time only + 4 cleaning days during the school closure

25 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.

Additional Information

Hourly rate £13.45, Pay Basis: Monthly

Schedule Type: Variable Hours, Contract Type: Fixed term

Hours: 25, Closing Date: 28th August 2026

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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

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