Cook

Priory Group; Romford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - extra day

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship for professional dev.

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor in Romford is seeking a Cook (listed as Chef on contract) for weekend daytime shifts. The role is part-time, 15 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays, delivering meals to in-patients in a hygienic, budget-conscious kitchen.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and a basic food hygiene qualification, plus hospital kitchen experience and strong communication skills to ensure high-quality meal service.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and a basic food hygiene qualification.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work weekends and handle part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals.
• Ensure kitchen operations comply with hygiene standards and regulations.
• Work Saturdays and Sundays 8:00–16:00 in a hospital setting.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

Dietary awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Basic food hygiene qualification

Tools

Professional kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Suttons Manor

Compensation: £11,858 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor

Part-time| 15 hours per week | Site based

£15 / hour

We're advertising this role as Cook to make it easier to find, but at Priory the role is known as Chef and this is the title that will appear on your contract.

Use your passion for cooking to make a meaningful difference every day. Join Priory Hospital Suttons Manor as a Cook, 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 Cook, 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 Cook 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.