Kitchen Team Leader
Lancashire Constabulary is seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Team Leader available at Blackburn Greenbank and Hutton Headquarters.
Purpose of this role is to oversee the day‑to‑day operation of our catering facilities and support officers, staff, and visitors by ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality, safe, and nutritious meals in a demanding and fast‑paced environment.
You will lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, food safety, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
* Work from HQ as the primary role and cover leave for Kitchen Team Leaders at DHQ’s as a secondary role
* Support the Catering Services Supervisor with menu planning and ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained in line with stock control sheets
* Prepare meals and services at the required times, with agreed methods and portion controls to the agreed performance and qualitative targets
* Ensure sufficient hot and cold food provisions during service times within the unit
* Lead and inspire catering assistants to maximise performance and wellbeing
Skills And Experience
* Must hold a Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (level 3)
* Must hold a valid full Manual UK Driving Licence and be willing to undertake and pass the Constabulary Basic Driver Assessment prior to driving a Constabulary vehicle
* Must possess experience of line management including managing, motivating and developing staff to nurture a highly skilled team
Vetting And Medical
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). There is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.
Benefits
* 25 – 31 days annual leave (role‑dependent) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
* Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on salary
* Sick pay provisions
* Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
* Option to become a member of the onsite unions
* Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
* Access to on‑site gyms – HQ
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
* Hybrid/Agile working (role‑dependent)
Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026 at 10am.
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