Catering Assistant. Job in Taunton Education & Training Jobs

BAM Construct & Ventures UK Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Catering Assistant, where you will play a key role in food preparation at a primary school. This position offers a part-time schedule, allowing you to contribute to a sustainable future while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for meal preparation, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. With a commitment to personal growth and development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community while working in a dynamic team. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a company that values inclusivity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible Working Policy

Personal Growth and Development Support

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large numbers is essential.
• Willingness to gain recognized catering qualification is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure proper storage of supplies.
• Maintain accurate food safety records using management systems.

Skills

Cooking/Food Preparation

Knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures

Good Communication Skills

Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Ability to Use Relevant Equipment

Knowledge of HACCP Regulations

Education

Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Recognised Catering Qualification

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is recruiting a Catering Assistant to work at Thurlbear Primary School in Taunton, Somerset.

Available Shift Pattern:
• 10 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• 11.45am - 1.45pm
• Term Time only.
Pay: £11.44 per Hour, Overtime available

Your mission

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

Who are we looking for?

1. Experience of cooking/food preparation for large numbers
2. Willingness to gain recognised catering qualification.
3. Level 2 Hygiene Certificate - Desirable
4. Knowledge of health and safety good practice in the kitchen.
5. Good literacy and numeracy skills
6. Good ICT - Desirable
7. Ability to use relevant equipment
8. Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions
9. Awareness of COSHH regulations
10. Good communication skills
11. Knowledge of health and hygiene procedures
12. 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.

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

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?

All staff employed by BAM FM Ltd in schools are required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service Clearance.