At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.
Blackpool and Fylde College are looking for day-to-day supervision of the College’s Commercial Catering provision within the agreed service standards and delivering an outstanding catering service that satisfies H&S compliance requirements and supporting the achievement of 5* Food Hygiene rating across the College catering outlets.
1. Direct support to the Commercial Catering Services Manager and acting as deputy in their absence
2. Supervision of the Catering Assistants and Chef Supervisors/Chefs and support with managing each catering outlet to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
3. To provide operational assistance and support in any of the College’s Commercial Catering outlets as required
4. To be responsible for ensuring the Commercial Catering operation meets all Health & Safety and EHO standards
5. Ensure each catering outlet and associated catering team members follow HACCP expectations and monitor and record all data accordingly
6. The delivery of menu options that address the College and customer expectations in respect of healthier choices, price and quality and the wellbeing
7. Managing the day-to-day training of all the Commercial Catering staff to ensure they are all trained to the appropriate level for all aspects of their jobs
8. To carry out annual and mid-year performance reviews for Catering Assistants and Chef Supervisors/Chefs
9. To ensure agreed service standards are met and respond to customer feedback and make any appropriate adjustments or improvements to the service
10. Ensure all relevant risk assessments and COSHH records are monitored and up-to-date and that catering colleagues are up to date with any changes
11. Ensuring that robust systems and procedures are in place for all Commercial Catering income
12. The general operation of all aspects of stock control and procurement of all foodstuffs and catering supplies across all the Commercial Catering outlets
We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:
- Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
- An excellent pension scheme
- Professional development and funded training opportunities
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
Discover more about our rewards and benefits at https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/jobs
At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
- Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Internal Coaching Service
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.
