Catering Manager

BAM Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM FM is looking for a School Catering Manager to oversee kitchen operations at Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater. The role involves meal preparation, adherence to safety regulations, and maintaining stock levels. Join a progressive team in a supportive and evolving work environment with various family-friendly benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Enhanced family friendly package

Maternity and paternity support

Menopause support

Carer leave

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the school kitchen.
• Preparing meals according to agreed recipes and methods.
• Maintaining food safety records and monitoring supplies.

Skills

Communication

Health and safety compliance

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Education

Recognised catering qualification

Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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.