Catering Manager

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.

For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Karen Jarvis, Recruiter at [email protected]

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