Part-time Chef

Priory Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - extra leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym, devices, etc.)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship and leadership courses

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Market Weighton is looking for a part-time chef to join our catering team in East Yorkshire. You will plan, prepare and cook meals, accommodating dietary requirements while maintaining high standards in a hospital setting.

You will support safe, welcoming environments, manage stock and orders, and ensure compliance with Food Safety policies. On-site parking and development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent) and Basic Food Hygiene qualification.
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups to a high standard.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes the planning, preparation and cooking of meals, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Ensuring operational standards comply with the company’s Food Safety policies and guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Takes full shift responsibility for the catering operation (in the absence of the Head Chef).
• Ensures the cost-effective and efficient control of stock including placing orders for food products and the checking/reconciliation of deliveries.

Skills

Catering qualification

Food hygiene

Professional kitchen experience

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)

Job description

Priory Hospital Market Weighton has an opportunity for a chef to join our team. This role is offered on a Part Time basis working 24 hours per week. Based in East Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Market Weighton is a level 2 rehabilitation hospital for adult males, offering bespoke and flexible therapeutic programme with therapies focused on stabilisation, skill acquisition, personal development, community integration, and developing competence and confidence in living skills. We also have close links to Priory Adult Care community services to develop discharge pathways out of the hospital.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you’re assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Undertakes the planning, preparation and cooking of meals, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Ensuring operational standards comply with the company’s Food Safety policies and guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Takes full shift responsibility for the catering operation (in the absence of the Head Chef).
• Ensures the cost-effective and efficient control of stock including placing orders for food products and the checking/reconciliation of deliveries.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent) and a Basic Food Hygiene qualification.
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups to a high standard.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience catering within a healthcare, care home or similar setting.
• Knowledge of specialist diets, including dysphagia, allergens and therapeutic diets.
• Experience ordering stock and controlling food costs.
• Experience supervising or supporting kitchen staff.
• Menu planning and creating nutritious, varied meals to meet dietary and cultural needs.

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.

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.