Kitchen Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM FM is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to join their Somerset Schools Team.
This role will be based at Herne View Primary School in Ilminster, Somerset.
Working 32.5 hours per week. Term-time only, between 7.30am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Your mission
• Manage the daily opening and closing of the kitchen
• Prepare, cook and present food, quickly and efficiently, meeting set out standards
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic and tidy, at all times
• Keep up to date with current promotions, theme days and school requests
• Work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues
• Manage all kitchen-related office administration and third-party contractors
• Manage and maintain correct staffing levels
• Identify and take an active role in the recruitment of new staff members
• Use catering system to maintain and improve food costs and labour budget
• Maintain accurate food-ordering and stocking levels, including all kitchen materials
• Assist in achieving financial targets set out by the catering manager
• Manage wastage through correct product measurement
• Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training, attending courses and completing workbooks
• Always adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Be involved and contribute at team meetings
• Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office
Who are we looking for?
• Experience working as a Chef in a catering environment.
• Food Safety Hygiene (level 2) Certificate – Level 3 Desirable
• Catering Qualification (C&G or Diploma)
• Innovative and creative
• Experienced in menu planning and costing
• Experience of H&S including Food Safety
• Knowledge of Natasha’s Law [Food Allergen Labelling] and its implementation in the kitchen & School Food Plan Standards.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Good ICT Skills
• Working knowledge of cashless catering solutions e.g., Biostore Fastrack & ParentPay.
• Ability to train staff on the use of commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• In depth knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
• Holds full UK driving license
• Excellent organizational, presentation, communication, team building & interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent people management skills; treats all customers with courtesy and consideration.
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.
BAM operates a flexible working policy.
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?
We provide a wide range of services to essential public services and major commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve efficiency, reduce our carbon footprint and enhance wellbeing for our users. With more than 900 team members, we also design and deliver better services across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors.
Our recruitment process, what you need to know?
DBS Check will be required
More Information
- Address Bridgwater, Somerset
