Catering Manager

BAM Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Catering Manager to oversee kitchen operations at a local school. This role involves ensuring high-quality meal preparation, maintaining food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a willingness to obtain catering qualifications, and a commitment to health and safety practices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability and inclusivity, and enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible working policies and a comprehensive family-friendly benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while advancing your career.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Flexible working policy

Health support services

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a recognised catering qualification.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the school kitchen and provide high-quality catering services.
• Maintain food safety records and adhere to HACCP regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of health and hygiene procedures

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to use relevant equipment

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Willingness to participate in development and training

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 Hindhayes Infant School in Street, Somerset.

Available Shift Pattern:
• 30 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• 08.00-14.30
• Term-time only
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:

1. Preparation of meals in accordance with agreed recipes/methods
2. Ingredient preparation under direction
3. Adherence to HACCP and food safety regulations
4. Separation of clean and dirty processes
5. Preparation of food for transportation
6. Decanting and/or serving food when required
7. Maintaining food safety records using the current management system
8. Refilling and replacing consumables
9. Monitoring and arranging the storage of supplies
10. Treating all customers with courtesy and consideration
11. Working safely with kitchen equipment and addressing maintenance issues
12. Maintaining accurate stock levels, including kitchen materials
13. Assisting in achieving financial targets
14. Managing waste through correct product measurement
15. Participating in training and development opportunities
16. Adhering to all company policies and procedures
17. 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

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.