Culinary Specialist

Culinary Specialist Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at Sanctuary Group. As a Culinary Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality catering service that caters to the individual needs of our customers, including special diets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the food and labour budget, through careful rota planning, purchasing and control of food supplies, to ensure that menus can be delivered, and the kitchen works within the relevant budgetary levels for the Taste restaurants
• Receiving and amending of orders, food stock locations and audits, input of weekly labour entries and daily cash records within the specified time requirements
• Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
• Scheduling cleaning and maintenance routines for all food services areas and kitchen equipment, to maintain high sanitation/safety standards
• Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
• Assisting with the supervision and development of staff

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a catering environment is essential along with experience of cooking for various groups of people
• A valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of online catering software packages
• Proven knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Some experience of setting and managing budgets
• Friendly and approachable attitude with the ability to interact with our customers, visitors, and colleagues

Benefits:

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

About Us:

Sanctuary Group is a national organisation that specialises in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We are committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

We are a not-for-profit organisation that thinks locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We are committed to making a positive impact on people's lives and providing a rewarding and inspiring work environment for our employees.

As a Culinary Specialist at Sanctuary Group, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our customers and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality care and support services.