- S25-264 Kitchen Team Leader (LC5)

Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to join our team in Preston, Hutton Headquarters and Blackburn Greenbank!

Key Responsibilities:

To oversee the catering function within the specific catering facility.
To plan and design menus, schedule the recipes, ensure sufficient stock is available to maintain daily food provisions in line with menus including additional stock ordering with the meal allowance budget as agreed, in conjunction with the Catering Services Supervisor
Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene and a clean and tidy appearance including the use of PPE and wearing of uniform at all times
To report any accidents / incidents immediately as per the Constabulary’s accident procedure and complete all necessary documents

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Skills and Experience:

Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (level 3)
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.

**Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting.

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: Monday 11th August 2025 at 10 am (2 weeks / Do not close over weekend)

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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