Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 22 September 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC4 £25,885.80 - £28,175.91 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week
Location: Glenrothes / Leven Area (Commercial Units, Schools and Nurseries)
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .
Job Details
In this Mobile Catering Supervisor post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and it’s surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.
Supervising staff working in the kitchen.
You must be aware of HACCP procedures - completing required paperwork including electronic returns.
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), and cleaning of the kitchen and it’s surround.
We have a permanent vacancy to join our team within schools in the Glenrothes and Leven area covering in various schools or commercial units as and when required.
This post is 30 hours per week Monday to Friday mainly working between 8:00am to 5:00pm on a 52 week contract with occasional evening and weekend work for functions at different venues.
You will earn a competitive salary of £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
£13.79 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Pay is 4 weekly.
Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car.
Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
Generous holiday allowance.
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
Training on all in house systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post if not already held.
The Person
Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent is essential for this post.
Provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
Have the ability to travel throughout Fife within a limited timescale.
You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.
Before confirming to 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.
Further Information
Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.
For further information please contact: Terry White - Terry.White@fife.gov.uk