Catering Manager

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: • 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