Unit Catering Supervisor | Olive House Care Home | Bacup

Unit Catering Supervisor – Olive House Care Home – Rossendale (Bacup, Lancashire)

Salary: £24,796 – £25,185 per annum (pro‑rate) – 28 hours per week – Fixed‑term until 31/03/2026 – Part‑time – Olive House Care Home – Rosendale – Bacup, Lancashire.

About the role: 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.

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.

• Proven experience in menu planning and stock control.
• Demonstrated ability to cater for large numbers.
• Experience in supervising staff within 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.

Annual Leave: up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season (plus the ability to purchase additional leave).
Financial Benefits: generous Local Government Pension Scheme, annual pay reviews and enhanced pay for weekend working.
Training and Development: induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support.
Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
Staff Discounts: access to discounts through Vivup, covering a variety of benefits.

Equal Opportunities: we embrace diversity and provide a range of support, groups and networks for staff including the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

Contact: Angela Dawson – 07917 836674.

Note: This position is part‑time; the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rate basis. The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.