Lancashire Constabulary is seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Team Leader, based at Hutton HQ, to oversee the day‑to‑day operation of our catering facilities. This key role supports officers, staff, and visitors by ensuring the 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 excellence in hygiene, food safety and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
* Work from HQ as primary role and cover leave for Kitchen Team Leaders at our DHQs as secondary role
* Support the Catering Services Supervisor with menu planning and ensure stock levels follow stock control sheets
* Prepare meals and services at required times, following agreed methods, portion controls and performance/quality targets
* Ensure sufficient hot and cold food provisions during service times within the unit
* Lead and inspire catering assistants to maximise performance and wellbeing
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills And Experience
* Hold a Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (Level 3)
* Hold a valid full Manual UK Driving License and willing to undertake and pass the Constabulary Basic Driver Assessment before driving a Constabulary vehicle
* Experience of line management, including managing, motivating and developing staff to nurture a highly skilled team
Vetting And Medical
As a condition of appointment, you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). You must meet a minimum 3‑year UK residency requirement and be at least 18 years old at application. 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 gym at HQ
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health peer support
* Hybrid / Agile working (role dependent)
Closing date
Wednesday 13th April at 10 AM
Please note if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.
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