Kitchen Assistant

BAM FM is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant covering Bromsgrove Schools and based at Parkside School In Bromsgrove.

**Working 21.25 Hours a week. 10.30 - 2.45pm**

Term time only position, reporting to the Kitchen Manager.

**Your mission**

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

Be involved and contribute to team meetings.

Carry out all instructions given by the management team & head office.

Treat all customers with courtesy and consideration, in accordance with customer service training.

**Who are we looking for?**

Experience of working in a catering environment & within a team.

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

**What’s in it for you?**

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

**Your work environment**

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 you Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

**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?**

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

DBS Will be required

IND2

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21.25 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person