- S25-457 Kitchen Team Leader (LC5)

Applications are invited for the post of Kitchen Team Leader within Estates and Facilities Management, Catering Services Team based at Preston Police Station. 

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.
• Liaise with the Cost Controller for stock ordering and replenishment, ensuring it is within the required usage
• To plan and execute monthly health and safety checks, record data and share accordingly with the relevant stakeholders
• To undertake other duties and additional responsibilities which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading as and when required                         

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
• Knowledge and experience of working in a busy kitchen environment 

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 Management vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

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)

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Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10am.