Salary £25,949 - (Pay Award Pending) per annum (pro rata) | 18.75 hours per week | Permanent, Variable Hours | Tarleton Mere Brow Church Of England Primary School | Preston
Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4)
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 Mere Brow Primary School 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
Transport of nursery meals
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
Additional Information
Minimum Salary: £25,949
Maximum Salary: (Pay Award Pending)
Pay Basis: Monthly
Schedule Type: Variable Hours | Term time only + 4 cleaning days during the school closure
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 18.75, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake
Closing Date: 8th May 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'. 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 .
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.