Chef

Priory Healthcare; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time chef for a role at Priory Hospital Stockton. You will be responsible for meal planning, preparing, and ensuring food safety standards. This role includes supervising catering operations and managing stock efficiently. The position requires working 37.5 hours per week, with shifts including weekends, and offers a supportive team environment focused on the wellbeing of patients.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes the planning, preparation and cooking of meals.
• Ensures operational standards comply with Food Safety policies.
• Takes full shift responsibility for the catering operations.
• Ensures the cost-effective control of stock and orders.

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 operations (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.

Job Details

Priory Hospital Stockton is looking to recruit a chef to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 days working every 4th weekend shift. Times are 6.30am – 2.30pm or 10.30am – 6.30pm weekdays. 6.30am – 6.30pm weekends. 3 consecutive days off when working weekend.

Priory Stockton Hall is a long‑serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well‑connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, depending on clinical need, and has had a long‑running record of successful patient pathways.