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 is a key role supporting 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 excellent standards of hygiene, food safety, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- To work from HQ as primary role and cover leave for Kitchen Team Leaders at our DHQ’s as your secondary role
- To support the Catering Services Supervisor with the planning of menus, and ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained in line with the stock control sheets
- Preparation of meals and services at the required times, with agreed methods and portion controls to the agreed performance and qualitative targets
- To ensure that there are sufficient hot and cold food provisions during the service times within the unit
- To lead and inspire catering assistants to maximise performance and wellbeing
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- Must hold a Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (level 3)
- Must hold a valid full Manual UK Driving License 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). Please be aware 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 dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your 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 dependant)
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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