Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM delivers facilities management services across the UK providing bespoke support services to our customers and we are recruiting a Catering Assistant to be based at Herne View Primary School in Ilminster, Somerset.


12.5 Hours per week

Working 11.30am - 2.00pm Monday - Friday.

Pay: 12.21 per Hour.

Making Possible

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.

Your team

You will be working with a team of Catering Assistants in a school which will require you to have a DBS which we will process for you.


Employment type - Part Time.


Schedule working 12.5 Hours per week 11.30am - 2pm Monday - Friday.

What's in it for you?

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

What do you bring to the role?

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

About BAM

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role.


"Join us in making possible".