Culinary Specialist

5 days ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at Elysium Healthcare. As a Culinary Specialist, you will play a vital role in the preparation and presentation of high-quality meals for our service users, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
  • Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
  • Prepare, plan, and cook meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
  • Serve service users, staff, and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Prepare and produce foods for conferences and banquets.
  • Participate in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
  • Adhere to the 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and record keeping.
  • Adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
  • Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
  • Assist the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines.
  • Correctly fill all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs, and cleaning schedules.

Requirements:

  • To be 18 years or older.
  • GCSE or equivalent English.
  • City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking.
  • Basic Food Hygiene.
  • Supervising qualification or working towards.
  • Experience preparing and producing quality food to a high standard.
  • Knowledge of menu planning and costing.
  • Previous experience in delivering a service on mass.

About Elysium Healthcare:

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care services. We offer a unique approach to care, with a focus on person-centred services and a commitment to excellence.

What We Offer:

  • An hourly rate of £13.50 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift).
  • A two-week paid induction.
  • Free meals and parking.
  • Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future (optional).

Progression Opportunities:

We offer a range of progression opportunities, including career development pathways to grow your career and the option to progress into a permanent role to unlock additional benefits.


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