Description Catering Unit Supervisor Lagganlia Outdoor Centre Salary: £26,337 -£28,835 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 32 per week, 52 weeks Lagganlia is looking for a Catering Supervisor. 32 hours per week. To supervise, organise and directly participate in the provision of a cafeteria/traditional meal and hospitality catering service to schools. This will encompass direct control over staff management, production, stock control and the maintenance of the Quality System documentation and practices on a daily basis over a Catering Unit. Major Tasks: Food preparation and cooking of meals for functions for children and adults. Food service and customer care Ensuring high standards of hygiene which comply with Health and Safety regulations and food safety legislation. Supervision of employees working in the kitchen at Lagganlia. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Catering Unit Supervisor job description Responsibilities Experience: Experience of food preparation and cookery Experience of providing a quality catering service Experience of supervising other members of staff in a team Knowledge, skills and understanding: Understanding the importance of nutritional needs, allergens and promotion / planning of healthy food options Experience of carrying out individual and group staff training Ability to work on own initiative within scope of responsibilities Ability to prioritise work and meet targets and deadlines Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels Computer literate, experience of e-procurement or have a willingness to learn Ability to build successful relationships and work as part of a team Qualifications and training: Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate A catering qualification, however considerable experience could be considered Intermediate Food Hygiene (Desirable) Job specific requirements: Health & Safety is an integral part of any role within City of Edinburgh Council. As such we would expect that all employees: Have an understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace and familiarise themselves with City of Edinburgh Council Health & Safety Procedures. Undertake a continual program of Risk Assessment in relation to their role within City of Edinburgh Council. Understand food safety policy and implementation.