At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious meals while ensuring food safety standards.
- Company: Join Priory Hospital, a leading provider of mental health and social care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, free parking, and extra holiday on your birthday.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on patients' lives through quality food and care.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Catering and experience in a professional kitchen.
The predicted salary is between 25920 - 31680 £ per year.
Priory Hospital Market Weighton has an opportunity for a chef to join our team. This role is offered on a Part Time basis working 24 hours per week.
Based in East Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Market Weighton is a level 2 rehabilitation hospital for adult males, offering bespoke and flexible therapeutic programmes with therapies focused on stabilisation, skill acquisition, personal development, community integration, and developing competence and confidence in living skills.
What you'll be doing:
- You will be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients.
- Undertakes the planning, preparation and cooking of meals, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
- Ensuring operational standards comply with the company’s Food Safety policies and guidelines and statutory regulations.
- Takes full shift responsibility for the catering operation (in the absence of the Head Chef).
- Ensures the cost-effective and efficient control of stock including placing orders for food products and the checking/reconciliation of deliveries.
What you'll bring to the role:
- NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent) and a Basic Food Hygiene qualification.
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen.
- Experience preparing meals for large groups to a high standard.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.
The following experience would be beneficial:
- Experience catering within a healthcare, care home or similar setting.
- Knowledge of specialist diets, including dysphagia, allergens and therapeutic diets.
- Experience ordering stock and controlling food costs.
- Experience supervising or supporting kitchen staff.
- Menu planning and creating nutritious, varied meals to meet dietary and cultural needs.
What we will give you in return:
- Regular career conversations and support.
- Free on-site parking.
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra day’s annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
- Leadership & management development.
- Long service award.
- Refer a friend bonuses.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory:
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
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At Priory Hospital Market Weighton, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both our staff and patients. With flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and a range of benefits including enhanced maternity pay and access to training, we empower our employees to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Join us in East Yorkshire and be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care in a nurturing environment.
