Part-time Chef

Priory Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - extra leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a part-time chef at Priory Hospital Market Weighton in East Yorkshire. The role offers 24 hours per week with a two-week rotating rota.

You will plan, prepare and cook meals while accommodating dietary requirements and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff. You should have an NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent) and a Basic Food Hygiene qualification, plus prior professional kitchen experience and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification
• Experience 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
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Undertakes planning, preparation and cooking of meals within the unit
• Ensures compliance with Food Safety policies and regulations
• Takes full shift responsibility for catering operation in absence of Head Chef
• Manages stock, places orders and reconciles deliveries

Skills

NVQ Level 2 Catering

Basic Food Hygiene

Professional kitchen experience

Meal planning

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)

Job description

The two-week rota then repeats. Please note that the working pattern may be subject to change depending on the needs of the service.

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

Youll 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 doesnt 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 companys 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.

Essential for 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 UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.TPBN1_UKTJ

Working Pattern

£18,932.16 per annum Part Time 24 hours per week

Working Pattern This role follows a two-week rota: Week 1: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 09:#####:00 Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 09#####8:00, 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