Culinary Specialist

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Alderbrook Care Home Full time

We are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at Alderbrook Care Home, where you will play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

As a Culinary Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.

The ideal candidate will have culinary qualifications, such as City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, and experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, onsite parking, paid DBS, uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks annual leave.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
  • Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
  • Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
  • Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
  • Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Requirements:

  • Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
  • Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
  • Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents' dietary needs.
  • Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn't available.

Desired Experience:

  • Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
  • Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

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