Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Salary £ 25,949 per annum (pro-rata) Permanent, Part time - 28 hours per week – Weekends with pay enhancements l Padiham This role is not open to international sponsorship About us Lancashire County Council is dedicated …
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Overview Recovery Coordinator Inspire Lancashire | Permanent | Full Time Help someone move forward. Recovery is rarely one decision. It is a series of steps—built through trust, consistency and the right support at the r…
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Bank Healthcare Assistant - Lancashire Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role Location: Preston BANK Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour with £1 extra on a Bank Holiday and Weekend Why join us? If you ar…
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$32k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$36k–$41k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$46k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$28k–$32k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$41k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$41k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$34k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$36k–$41k/yr
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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$16/hr–$20/hr
Bank Registered Nurse Lancashire Salary: A competitive rate of £16.45 - £20.02 per hour DOE Hours: Bank Why join us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the …
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The Unit Catering Supervisor is responsible for managing skilled cooking activities, menu planning, and portion control for elderly residents. They also oversee kitchen staff, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and manage stock and supply ordering.
Candidates should have proven experience in menu planning, stock control, and supervising staff within a kitchen environment. Knowledge of specialised diets, food costing, and health and safety regulations is essential for this role.
Salary £ 25,949 per annum (pro-rata) Permanent, Part time - 28 hours per week – Weekends with pay enhancements l Padiham
This role is not open to international sponsorship
About us
Lancashire County Council is dedicated to providing 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. Our commitment to high-quality care and dietary services is rooted in our core values of promoting dignity, independence, and respect for all residents.
Woodside is a purpose built two storey home for older people located in Padiham Lancashire offering a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for up to 46 residents. We provide friendly, compassionate, and person-centred support to individuals living with dementia, as well as welcoming older people for residential care and short-term respite stays.
About the Role
The rota for this role is working over 1 2 week rota, with hourly pay enhancements for Saturday and Sunday shifts.
In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be responsible for a variety of skilled cooking activities, including the preparation of menus, portion control, and the provision of special dietary meals where appropriate for our elderly residents. You will ensure the highest standards of hygiene and Health & Safety are maintained in the kitchen, while also overseeing the operational control of service points along with maintaining accurate record-keeping, ordering supplies, and counting and recording stock as required.
Working You will also play a key role in supervising other employees working in the kitchen, ensuring that all team members are working safely and effectively. Your expertise in menu planning, stock control, and catering for large numbers will be essential in delivering high-quality meals. Knowledge of food costing, specialised diets, and basic nutritional needs would be an advantage, as well as knowledge of the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils.
Your Skills and Experience (desirable)
We are looking for somebody who is proactive, can work independently and make decisions under pressure, with excellent organisational and team leadership skills. A commitment to equality, diversity, health, and safety is also crucial.
Why Choose Us:
Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme, annual pay reviews and enhanced pay for weekend working.
Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
For an informal discussion please contact Angela Dawson on 07917836674
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, please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life. For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes. As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
Offices: Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire PR1 8RL, GB
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