Unit Catering Supervisor | Catering Services | Care Services | Padiham

Catering Supervisor

Salary £24,796 - £25,185 per annum

Permanent, Part‑time, 28 hours per week, Padiham

Enhanced pay for weekend working

This role is not open to international sponsorship

Lancashire County Council provides comprehensive in‑house catering services to 16 residential care homes and 11 day centres for older people’s care services across Lancashire, serving over 800 meals daily. The Woodside two‑storey home in Padiham offers a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for up to 45 residents.

In this fast‑paced and rewarding role you will be responsible for a variety of skilled cooking activities, including menu preparation, portion control, and the provision of special dietary meals for our elderly residents. You will ensure the highest standards of hygiene and Health & Safety, oversee the operational control of service points, maintain accurate records, order supplies and manage stock.

You will also supervise kitchen staff, ensuring all team members work safely and effectively. Your expertise in menu planning, stock control and catering for large numbers will be essential. Knowledge of food costing, specialised diets, basic nutrition and proper use of kitchen equipment is an advantage.

• Proven experience in menu planning and stock control
• Demonstrated ability to cater for large numbers
• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food costing and stock control
• Understanding of specialised diets and basic nutritional needs
• Awareness of basic hygiene and Health & Safety requirements
• Proficiency in the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils

We are looking for someone proactive, able to work independently, make decisions under pressure, with excellent organisational and team leadership skills. A commitment to бума equality, diversity, health, and safety is also crucial.

• Great Annual Leave
  : up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 2 additional statutory days during the festive season, with optional purchase of extra leave
• Financial Benefits
  :
  Local Government Pension Scheme, annual pay reviews and enhanced pay for weekend working
• Training and Development
  : excellent induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development
• Health and Wellbeing
  :
  Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family
• Staff Discounts
  : access to discounts through Vivup, covering a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays and more
• We embrace diversity and offer support groups and networks, including FABEE, the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network

For an informal discussion please contact Angela Dawson on .

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.

This position is part‑time; the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

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