Chef – Care Kitchen: Nutritious Meals & Team Support

Priory; Sefton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Gym membership

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is hiring a Chef at Cleveland House in Banks, Southport. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week role with shift patterns negotiable at interview. The site supports residents with ABI and PNC and requires a professional kitchen operation to provide meals that meet dietary needs.

The successful candidate will plan and prepare meals, supervise staff, manage stock and invoices, and develop healthy menus. NVQ2 or equivalent with a basic food hygiene qualification is required, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen environment.
• NVQ2 or equivalent and basic food hygiene qualification required.
• Strong communication skills to direct and instruct junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals, considering dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Supervise catering staff to maintain high standards and comply with policies.
• Order and rotate stock; check and approve invoices.
• Develop varied menus aligned with healthy eating guidelines.

Skills

Professional kitchen

Food hygiene knowledge

Strong communication

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent & food hygiene qualification

Job description

Priory is hiring a Chef at Cleveland House in Banks, Southport. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week role with shift patterns negotiable at interview. The site supports residents with ABI and PNC and requires a professional kitchen operation to provide meals that meet dietary needs.

The successful candidate will plan and prepare meals, supervise staff, manage stock and invoices, and develop healthy menus. NVQ2 or equivalent with a basic food hygiene qualification is required, and strong