Culinary Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated culinary specialist to join our team at CrossReach, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally balanced and appealing meals tailored to our service users' needs, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Your responsibilities will include planning varied menus, catering to special dietary requirements, and incorporating fresh produce into meals. You will manage food stock, order supplies, oversee meal preparation and serving, and engage in "home baking" to reflect service users' wishes.

Candidates should hold an Elementary Food Handling Certificate and have previous catering experience. A working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and basic computer literacy is essential. Respect for Christian worship is important, and you must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

As a Christian organisation, we aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. Our salary range for this position is between £18,000 - £20,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We offer a range of benefits that support your well-being and career development. These include:

• A contributory pension plan
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Access to a health cash plan
• A care concierge service
• Ongoing training and professional membership fees

We believe that every individual's unique background, experience, and ability contributes to our success. We strive to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can belong, thrive, and be their very best.