Kitchen Assistant

BAM UK & Ireland; Alvechurch CP; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in England is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals and ensure food safety in schools. The ideal candidate will have experience in cooking for large groups and good communication skills. This role offers a supportive environment with personal growth and development opportunities, along with a competitive salary of £12.65 per hour.

Benefits

Enhanced family friendly package

Support for personal growth and development

Qualifications

• Willingness to gain recognised catering qualification.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of meals in accordance with agreed recipes/methods.
• Maintain accurate stock levels, including kitchen materials.
• Treat all customers with courtesy and consideration.

Skills

Experience of cooking / food preparation for large numbers

Good communication skills

Knowledge of health and hygiene procedures

Knowledge of health and safety good practice in the kitchen

Education

Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant based out of Crown Meadow and Alvechurch Schools. Working 39.6 weeks per year.

Available Shift Pattern

Working 9.30am - 3.00pm Monday - Friday.

Pay

£12.65 per Hour.

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.

Making Possible

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

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.

What do you bring to the role?

• Experience of cooking / food preparation for large numbers.
• Willingness to gain recognised catering qualification.
• Level 2 Hygiene Certificate - Desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety good practice in the kitchen.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good ICT - Desirable.
• Ability to use relevant equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene procedures.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.

About BAM

BAM FM is one of the UK's leading facilities management companies, providing a wide range of services to essential public services and major commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve your efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint and enhance wellbeing for your service users. We design and deliver better services across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors.

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role.

Join us in Making Possible