Cook

Priory Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group Ty Cwm Rhondda is seeking a part-time Cook (30 hours/week) to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals in a low secure mental health facility. You will lead catering staff, manage stock and menus while upholding food safety and nutrition standards. NVQ Level 3 and Intermediate Food Safety Cert. Salary £23,716 (for 30h) or £29,645 FTE; on-site parking; Pension and flex benefits available.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate.
• NVQ Level 3 and Intermediate Food Safety Certificate required.
• Previous professional kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and serve a varied range of nutritious meals.
• Lead and supervise catering support staff, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards.
• Develop menus that meet dietary requirements and promote healthy eating.
• Manage stock ordering, rotation and storage to minimise waste.
• Monitor the catering budget and cost per cover while maintaining quality.

Skills

Numerate

Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3

Intermediate Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Cook

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Ty Cwm Rhondda

Compensation: £29,645 / year

Description

Ty Cwm Rhondda Salary - £29,645 FTE Part-time – 30 hours per week

Ty Cwm Rhondda has an opportunity for a Cook to join our team. This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week. 30 hours per week, working Saturday, Sunday and Monday, including Bank Holidays. The actual salary for these hours is £23,716.

Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda, South Wales is a low secure mental health facility providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for males with complex mental health needs and serious mental illness. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the street and two train stations within a five-minute walk, with links into Cardiff and wider regional connections.

What you'll be doing

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Cook to lead the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals within a Priory unit. You’ll play a key role in planning menus, preparing and serving food, managing stock, and supporting the catering team, while ensuring that all food safety, nutritional, and operational standards are consistently met.

As part of the role you will:

• Plan, prepare, cook and serve a varied range of nutritious meals, meeting individual dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Lead and supervise catering support staff, ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and service.
• Develop varied menus that promote healthy eating and cater for specific dietary needs.
• Manage stock ordering, rotation and storage efficiently, ensuring quality ingredients and minimising waste.
• Monitor the catering budget and cost per cover, ensuring excellent value while maintaining high standards of food quality.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

The successful candidate will be numerate and literate and have been trained to NVQ Level 3 standard, along with holding an Intermediate Food Safety Certificate. You will also have previous experience preparing and cooking meals within a professional kitchen environment, with a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and catering standards.

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.