Catering Assistant

BAM UK & Ireland; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Men's health

Women's health

Fertility support

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Shared parental leave

Menopause support

Carer leave

Surrogacy support

Adoption support

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our FM Segment and be based at North Bromsgrove High School. Working 39.6 weeks per year and 21.25 hours per week, from 10:45am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £12.85 per hour.

Role involves meal prep, food safety, stock management, and serving customers. An enhanced family-friendly package is available, along with opportunities for in-house training and progression within a forward-thinking organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience of cooking/food preparation for large numbers.
• Willingness to gain recognised catering qualification.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with recipes/methods.
• Prepare ingredients for meals under direction.
• Adhere to HACCP and food safety regulations & procedures.
• Keep clean and dirty processes separate.
• Prepare 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.
• Maintain stock levels and store supplies securely.
• Treat customers with courtesy and consideration.
• Work safely around kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Catering

Food preparation

Health & safety

HACCP knowledge

Customer service

Education

Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our FM Segment of the business and join the team based out of North Bromsgrove High School. Working 39.6 weeks per year.

Available Shift Pattern: Working 21.25 hours per week.

Working 10.45am - 3.00pm Monday - Friday.

Pay: £12.85 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.

Making Possible

• 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 and 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 managing waste through correct product measurement.
• Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training & by attending courses.
• Always adhere to all company policies & procedures
• Carry out all instructions given by the management team & head office.
• Treat all customers with courtesy and consideration, in accordance with customer service training.

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.

What do you bring to the role?

• 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.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

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.