Lead Chef – Healthy Menus & Team Leadership

Priory; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Chef to join our team in a full-time, 40-hour role. The position involves planning, preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents with attention to dietary and nutritional needs. You will supervise catering staff, manage stock and invoices, and develop healthy, varied menus.

The role requires NVQ2 or equivalent and a basic food hygiene qualification, plus strong communication to guide junior staff. Prior hospital/ care kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a professional kitchen.
• NVQ2 or equivalent and basic food hygiene qualification.
• Strong communication to train and direct junior staff.
• Experience in busy kitchen requiring physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and serve meals, considering dietary needs.
• Supervise catering support staff to maintain high standards and regulatory compliance.
• Order and rotate stock, check invoices and manage costs.
• Develop varied menus aligned with healthy eating guidelines and dietary requirements.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock control

Team supervision

Health & safety

Catering compliance

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Priory is seeking a Chef to join our team in a full-time, 40-hour role. The position involves planning, preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents with attention to dietary and nutritional needs. You will supervise catering staff, manage stock and invoices, and develop healthy, varied menus.

The role requires NVQ2 or equivalent and a basic food hygiene qualification, plus strong communication to guide junior staff. Prior hospital/ care kitchen experience is preferred.