Part-time Chef

Priory Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday – extra annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a Part-time Chef to join the catering team. This 20-hour-per-week role will involve planning, preparing and cooking meals while meeting dietary requirements and maintaining food safety standards.

You will support the daily catering operation, manage stock where needed, liaise with suppliers and ensure meals are produced on time and within budget. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient services for mental health conditions.

Qualifications

• Numerate, literate and NVQ2 or equivalent with basic food hygiene qualification.
• Organises and prioritises own workload within established procedure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to monitor costs and liaise with suppliers.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Knowledge of specialised diets (e.g., Dysphagia, Allergens).
• First class customer service skills and experience.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience producing meals for large groups on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and cooks meals, considering dietary requirements within the unit.
• Keeps stock costs under control and checks deliveries.
• Takes full shift responsibility for catering when Head Chef is absent.
• Monitors waste and ensures cost-effective production.
• Maintains food safety standards per policies and regulations.

Skills

Numerate

Literate

Communication skills

Cost control

Time management

Organisational skills

Dietary knowledge

Customer service

Kitchen experience

Large-scale meal production

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent

Basic food hygiene qualification

Job description

Part-time Chef

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £14,672 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a Chef to join the team. This is a part time role of 20 hours per week.

Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert inpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions.

We also provide established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. We also offer private autism assessments for adults and children at Priory Wellbeing Centre Manchester.

Our dedicated team are committed to ensuring that you benefit from a safe and comfortable environment at all times, and receive the highest standard of care while you’re with us.

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.
• Monitors and adapts food production ensuring that there is a minimum amount of wasted food.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Numerate, literate and qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent & basic qualification in food hygiene.
• Organises and priorities own workload within established procedure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to monitor costs and liaise with suppliers
• Good organisation and time management
• Knowledge of specialised diets may be required (Dysphagia, Allergens, etc)
• First class customer service skills Experience
• Experience within a professional kitchen environment
• Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget

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.