Chef

Priory Group; Hale Barns; On-site; GBP 24,759 - 30,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Gym membership benefits

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Priory Group is recruiting a Chef for Priory Hospital Altrincham to join a dedicated team. This full-time role offers 36.5 hours per week with additional part-time options and a salary of £27,510 per year.

The role supports inpatient treatment services across a range of conditions, ensuring safe, comfortable dining environments for patients and staff. The successful candidate will manage meals, costs and compliance with Food Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate with good written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload within established procedures.
• Knowledge of Food Safety policies and guidelines and statutory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook meals for the unit, accommodating dietary requirements.
• Ensure operations meet the company’s Food Safety policies and regulatory standards.
• Take full shift responsibility for catering in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Manage stock costs and check/reconcile deliveries.
• Monitor production to minimise waste and maintain quality.

Skills

Numerate

Literacy

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Time management

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent

Basic food hygiene qualification

Job description

Chef

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £27,510 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

Full time and part time hours available

£27,510 for full time hours

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a Chef to join the team. This is a full time role of 36.5 hours per week. Part time hours also available

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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! 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 priorities 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 Experience
• Experience within a professional kitchen environment
• Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

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.

• 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.