Culinary Specialist

4 weeks ago


Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our team at Potters Bar Clinic. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality meals for our service users, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring efficient and effective food preparation and service.
  • Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation, adhering to established protocols.
  • Prepare, plan, and cook meals to a consistently high standard, taking into account special requests and dietary requirements.
  • Provide excellent customer service, serving food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Assist in food costings through effective cost control procedures, ensuring the kitchen operates within budget.
  • Adhere to 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and record-keeping, as well as Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures.
  • Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation, ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Collaborate with the Head Chef to research and create new menus, ensuring meals meet high-quality standards and align with healthy eating guidelines.
  • Accurately complete all paperwork related to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP).
Requirements
  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Hold GCSE or equivalent English.
  • Hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking.
  • Have Basic Food Hygiene certification (essential).
  • Have Intermediate Food Hygiene certification (desirable).
  • Have previous experience in a similar environment.
  • Have previous experience in delivering a service on a large scale.
  • Have experience with menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget management.
About Us

Potters Bar Clinic is a 24-hour care environment providing services for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders. We are part of Elysium Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health services with a network of over 90 services across England and Wales.

We offer a range of benefits, including an annual salary of £23,692.50, 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), free meals and parking, wellbeing support, career development opportunities, and more.


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