Catering Supervisor

Proposed Interview Date: WeekcommencingMonday 23 March 2026

Contract Type: Temporary for 1 year

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Newport Primary School

Supporting Statement

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Do you have a Catering Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent as this is essential for this post.

In this catering post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.

Supervising staff working in the kitchen.

You must be aware of HACCP Procedures and ensure all Paperwork is completed and submitted according.

Understanding dietary and nutritional needs.

Duties may also include transporting and serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), cleaning of the kitchen, and its surround.

We have a temporary vacancy to join our team at Newport Primary School:

Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm on a 38-week term-time only basis. Temporary for 1 year, with the potential for extension.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro-rata and annualised payments with access to a range of benefits, including:

£13.79 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised for Term Time contracts (equal instalments every 4 week pay period)

Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland),

Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job

Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

Training on In House systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post.

The Person

Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent is essential for this post.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

Further Information

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Job Info

• Job Identification 22232
• Job Category Hospitality/Catering
• Posting Date 02/26/2026, 04:24 PM
• Apply Before 03/18/2026, 11:55 PM
• Degree Level Other
• Job Schedule Part time