Culinary Specialist

Culinary Specialist

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 diverse needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality versatile catering service that caters for our customers' needs
• Adapt menus to individual needs, including special diets for our 35 tenants
• Manage the food and labour budget, through careful rota planning, purchasing and control of food supplies
• Receiving and amending of orders, food stock locations and audits, input of weekly labour entries and daily cash records
• Manage the Food Safety Management System and have responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
• Scheduling cleaning and maintenance routines for all food services areas and kitchen equipment
• 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)
• 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