Senior Culinary Specialist

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Hallmark Care Homes Full time

Career Opportunities Abound


Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is a values-driven company dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full. As a Senior Culinary Specialist, you will be part of a bighearted team that shares your passion for creating memorable dining experiences.


About the Job


This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Culinary Operations Manager. You will work closely with our Head Chef to develop innovative menus that cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of our residents. Your dedication and hard work will be celebrated with a competitive salary, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.


Key Responsibilities


  • Culinary Leadership: Collaborate with the Head Chef to elevate our culinary offerings and maintain high standards of food quality and safety.
  • Menu Development: Assist in designing appetizing and nutritious menus that cater to the preferences of our residents.
  • Creative Crafting: Use fresh produce to craft high-quality, wholesome dishes that exceed expectations.
  • Budget Management: Work within budget constraints while maintaining stock control to ensure efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits to uphold excellence in culinary standards and food safety.

The Ideal Candidate


  • Culinary Expertise: Holds City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualifications.
  • Nutrition Enthusiast: Demonstrates a good understanding of nutrition and the art of working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
  • Engagement: Engages with residents to design menus that cater to their preferences.
  • Food Safety: Maintains a good understanding of HACCP food safety standards, ensuring the highest levels of hygiene and safety.

What We Offer


  • Competitive Salary: £14.98 per hour.
  • Excellent Benefits: Enjoy outstanding training and development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and excellent benefits.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a remarkable work-life balance with no evenings and every other weekend off.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.



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