Catering Manager

BAM; Bridgwater; On-site; Full time

Job summary

BAM FM is seeking a dedicated School Catering Manager for Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater. In this role, you will manage kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and provide excellent catering services. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity, sustainability, and collaboration.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working policy

Support for health and well-being

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a recognized catering qualification.
• Desirable: Level 2 Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the school kitchen and high-quality catering services.
• Maintain food safety records and adhere to HACCP regulations.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Health & Safety Knowledge

Education

Recognised Catering Qualification

Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is currently seeking a School Catering Manager to join our team at Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater.

Available Shift Pattern:
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• 07.00-15.00
• Term-time only

£15 an hour Overtime available

Your mission

As a Catering Manager, your primary mission will be to ensure the efficient operation of the school kitchen and provide high-quality catering services. Key responsibilities include:
• Preparation of meals in accordance with agreed recipes/methods
• Ingredient preparation under direction
• Adherence to HACCP and food safety regulations
• Separation of clean and dirty processes
• Preparation of food for transportation
• Decanting and/or serving food when required
• Maintaining food safety records using the current management system
• Refilling and replacing consumables
• Monitoring and arranging the storage of supplies
• Treating all customers with courtesy and consideration
• Working safely with kitchen equipment and addressing maintenance issues
• Maintaining accurate stock levels, including kitchen materials
• Assisting in achieving financial targets
• Managing waste through correct product measurement
• Participating in training and development opportunities
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures
• Contributing to team meetings and following instructions from the management team and head office

Who are we looking for?

• Willingness to obtain a recognised catering qualification
• Desirable: Level 2 Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in the kitchen
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Desirable: Good ICT skills
• Ability to use relevant equipment
• Awareness of COSHH regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of health and hygiene procedures
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

What's in it for you?

• Willingness to obtain a recognised catering qualification
• Desirable: Level 2 Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in the kitchen
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Desirable: Good ICT skills
• Ability to use relevant equipment
• Awareness of COSHH regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of health and hygiene procedures
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

Your work environment

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation.

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.
BAM operates a flexible working policy.

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.