Catering Assistant

BAM Group; Alvechurch CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Catering Assistant, where your culinary skills will contribute to a sustainable future. In this role, you will prepare meals and maintain food safety standards while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a focus on personal growth and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the community. If you are passionate about food and eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to join a team dedicated to excellence and sustainability.

Benefits

Enhanced family-friendly package

Health and fertility support

Maternity and paternity leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking/food preparation for large numbers is essential.
• Willingness to gain recognised catering qualifications is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and ensure food safety regulations are followed.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in achieving financial targets.

Skills

Cooking/Food Preparation

Health and Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Ability to Use Kitchen Equipment

Education

Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Recognised Catering Qualification

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is recruiting a Catering Assistant based out of Crown Meadow and Alvechurch Schools.

Available Shift Pattern:

• 14 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• Monday-Thursday 11.15am - 2.00pm and Friday 11.00am -2.00pm
• Term Time only.

Pay: £12.26 per Hour.

Among many support services our enhanced family friendly package includes: Men’s and Women’s health, fertility support, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, surrogacy and adoption support.

Your mission

• Preparation of meals: prepare food in accordance with agreed recipes/methods
• Prepare ingredients for meals under direction.
• Adhering to current HACCP and food safety regulations & procedures
• Ensure that clean and dirty processes are kept separate
• Preparing food for chilled and or hot transportation.
• Decant and/or serve food where required
• Use current management system to maintain food safety records.
• Refill and replace consumables
• Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies
• Treat all customers with courtesy and consideration
• Work safely around the kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues.
• Maintain accurate stock levels, including kitchen materials.
• Assist in achieving financial targets set out by Centre Production Manager.
• Assist in managing waste through correct product measurement.
• Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training & by attending courses.
• Always adhere to all company policies & procedures
• Be involved and contribute to team meetings.
• Carry out all instructions given by the management team & head office.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of cooking/food preparation for large numbers.
• Willingness to gain recognised catering qualification.
• Level 2 Hygiene Certificate - Desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety good practice in the kitchen.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good ICT - Desirable.
• Ability to use relevant equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene procedures.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. DBS will be required for this role.