Job Description
Description\n Priory Hospital Market Weighton \n £18,932.16 per annum Part Time 24 hours per week\n \nPriory 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.\n \nBased in East Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Market Weighton is a level 2 rehabilitation hospital for adult males, offering bespoke and flexible therapeutic programme with therapies focused on stabilisation, skill acquisition, personal development, community integration, and developing competence and confidence in living skills.\n \nWe also have close links to Priory Adult Care community services to develop discharge pathways out of the hospital.\n What you'll be doing\n \nYoull 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 doesnt 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.\n
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- 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 companys 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.
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\nYou can find additional information in the attached job description.\n What you'll bring to the role\n Essential for the role\n
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- 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.
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\nThe following experience would be beneficial\n
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- 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.
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\n\n What we will give you in return\n \nWe want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.\n
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- 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
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\nShortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.\n About PrioryPriory is the UKs 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. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.\n \nFor agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.\n \n All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.\n \n
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