Culinary Specialist

1 month ago


Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

About the Role:


We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at Elysium Healthcare, where your culinary expertise will make a real difference in the lives of our service users.


Responsibilities:



  • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
  • Prepare and cook meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements.
  • Serve food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Participate in food costings and adhere to the 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and record keeping.
  • Assist in menu planning, researching and creating new menus that meet healthy eating guidelines.
  • Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation and maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation.

Requirements:



  • 18 years or older
  • GCSE or equivalent English
  • City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
  • Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
  • Previous experience in a similar environment and delivering a service on mass.
  • Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience.

About Elysium Healthcare:


Elysium Healthcare is a stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees, providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders. We offer a range of benefits, including annual salary, free meals and parking, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.


Why Join Us:



  • Annual salary of £23,692.50
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Package

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