Catering Assistant

BAM FM is seeking a Catering Assistant to work at Herne View Primary School, Ilminster. This role will be working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development.

• Prepare meals in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
• Prepare ingredients for meals under direction
• Adhere to current HACCP and food safety regulations and procedures
• Ensure clean and dirty processes are kept separate
• Prepare food for chilled and hot transportation
• Decant and 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 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 and attending courses
• Always adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Be involved and contribute to team meetings
• Carry out all instructions given by the management team and head office
• Treat all customers with courtesy and consideration, in accordance with customer service training

• 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
• Desirable to have a current clean driving licence and a willingness to drive

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development.

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be part of a team that builds a sustainable tomorrow.

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.