Part-time Chef in Hale

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a Chef to join the team. This is a part time role of 20 hours per week. Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert inpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions. We also provide established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. We also offer private autism assessments for adults and children at Priory Wellbeing Centre Manchester. Our dedicated team are committed to ensuring that you benefit from a safe and comfortable environment at all times, and receive the highest standard of care while you’re with us.

What you'll be doing

You’ll 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. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day‑to‑day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• 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.
• Monitors and adapts food production ensuring that there is a minimum amount of wasted food.

What you'll bring to the role

• Resilience is key as our work is rewarding but can be challenging.
• Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
• Numerate, literate and qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent & basic qualification in food hygiene.
• Organises and prioritises own workload within established procedure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to monitor costs and liaise with suppliers.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Knowledge of specialised diets may be required (Dysphagia, Allergens, etc.).
• First class customer service skills and experience.
• Experience within a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget.

What we will give you in return

• Free on‑site parking.
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days 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.