Cook

Priory; Passingford Bridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - extra day off

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits incl. gym access, IT

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is seeking a part-time Chef, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am–4:00pm, to prepare nutritious meals for patients. The role requires NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and a basic food hygiene certificate. Driving is recommended due to location, with public transport options nearby.

Email [e-mail] for more details. The successful candidate will join a supportive team at Priory, with opportunities for training, progression, and access to development pathways

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and a basic food hygiene qualification.
• Experience in a professional kitchen preparing meals for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals 8:00am–4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays, at the hospital.
• Ensure kitchen activities meet standards, hygiene requirements and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Professional kitchen experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Basic food hygiene qualification

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor

Part-time| 15 hours per week | Site based

£15 / hour

Use your passion for cooking to make a meaningful difference every day. Join Priory Hospital Suttons Manor as a Chef, where the meals you create will bring comfort, nourishment, and support to those in our care.

Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended. However, the site is also accessible via the below public transport links.

• Close to town of Romford
• Convenient access is provided by the M25
• Nearby underground station Theydon Bois, which is on the Central Line
• Close to Romford and Brentwood railway stations
• Bus stops are a short walk away (Epping Lane bus stop or Passingford Bridge roundabout)

What you’ll be doing

As a Chef, you will work 8:00am – 4:00pm every Saturday and Sunday, taking responsibility for the planning, preparation, cooking, and service of nutritious, high‑quality meals within the hospital. You will ensure all kitchen activities and operations are carried out in line with operational standards, food hygiene requirements, and statutory regulations.

What you’ll bring to the role

We are looking for a skilled and organised Chef with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and a basic food hygiene qualification. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional kitchen, preparing high‑quality meals for large groups while working to deadlines and budget. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, a good understanding of specialised diets including dysphagia and allergens, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

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.

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.

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.