About The Role

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 3)

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 as part of a team in St Annes & St Josephs Primary school Accrington 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

What we are looking for

Recognised catering qualification and/or food hygiene certificate would be desirable
Experience of catering for large numbers is also desirable

Working Hours/Days

Monday to Friday 8.45am -1.30pm
Term time only + 4 cleaning days
23.75 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.

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

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

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

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