Salary £26,016 - £26,847 per annum | Full Time 37 hours per week | Permanent | Split Sites Beacon Fell/Lancaster
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our catering team.
You will play a vital role within Lancashire County Council’s Facilities Management Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused catering services across Bowland Café at Beacon Fell and occasionally at The Gallery Café in Lancaster.
The role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of both sites, including the preparation and delivery of hot and cold breakfast, lunch and snack items. Ensuring consistent food quality, excellent customer experience, and compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and legislative requirements.
Working as part of the FM Conference and Catering team, the post holder will supervise catering staff, contribute to menu planning and stock control, and support the efficient and safe running of busy café environments. This is a hands-on role that combines operational delivery with team support, ensuring that services remain professional, welcoming, and aligned with Lancashire County Council’s values of being supportive, innovative, respectful, and collaborative.
For any questions, please contact Julie.Young3@lancashire.gov.uk or Sophie.Leadbetter@lancashire.gov.uk.
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.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications
Job Description and Person Specification
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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.
