Catering Manager

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is currently seeking a Catering Manager to join our team at Polden Bower School, Bridgwater.

Available Shift Pattern:
• 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• 07.00-14.30
• Term-time only
Overtime available

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.

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

What's in it for you?

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