Bank Chef

Priory; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enrolment

Development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Job summary

Priory is seeking a flexible part-time chef for Life Works House in Old Woking, Surrey. This bank role offers shifts to cover annual leave and other absences, accommodating meals that contribute to a welcoming residential service for adults.

You will work with our kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals, cater for dietary needs and allergens, maintain food safety, and help manage stock. When covering the Head Chef you may run the kitchen and supervise colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergens.
• Ability to work independently and organize a busy shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary needs and allergens.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and stock control.
• Support with running the kitchen during shifts as Head Chef.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Independence

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering

Food hygiene qualification

Job description

Description

Flexible Part Time Role Salary is £15 per hour

Are you a chef looking for flexible work where the meals you make contribute to a welcoming place to stay? Join the catering team at Priory Life Works House, a residential addiction treatment service in Old Woking.

This is a bank opportunity, with shifts offered when cover is needed for annual leave and other absences. It could suit an experienced chef looking to fit additional work around other commitments.

Life Works House is a residential treatment service in Old Woking, Surrey, providing support for adults. The service is located approximately two miles from Woking town centre and is accessible by public transport, with local bus stops a 2–5 minute walk away and Woking railway station approximately a 10-minute taxi journey from the site.

What you'll be doing

Working with our kitchen team, you’ll prepare and serve varied, nutritious meals for the people staying at Life Works House. You’ll cater for individual dietary needs and preferences, maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness, and help manage stock and minimise waste. When covering the Head Chef, you may take responsibility for running the kitchen during your shift and directing catering colleagues.

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, 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. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• Experience working in a professional kitchen and preparing meals for groups
• A food hygiene qualification and NVQ Level 2 in catering, or an equivalent qualification
• Good knowledge of food safety and allergens
• The ability to work independently, organise a busy shift and communicate well with colleagues
• A thoughtful approach to individual dietary and nutritional needs

What we will give you in return

We 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.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

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. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi 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.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

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.