Part-Time Hospital Chef — 20 hrs/week, Supportive Kitchen

Priory Group; Hale; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Part-time Chef at Priory Hospital Altrincham to support hospital catering services. The role involves planning, preparing and cooking meals, taking dietary needs into account and ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

With a 20-hour week, you will manage stock, monitor costs, and assist in deliveries and menu planning. You’ll work in a team-focused environment that values compassionate, patient-centred care and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Numerate, literate and qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent & basic qualification in food hygiene.
• 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 may be required (Dysphagia, Allergens, etc).
• Experience within a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget.

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

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Food hygiene knowledge

Cost control

Stock management

Communication

Negotiation skills

Organisation

Time management

Dietary awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent

Basic food hygiene qualification

Job description

Priory Group is seeking a Part-time Chef at Priory Hospital Altrincham to support hospital catering services. The role involves planning, preparing and cooking meals, taking dietary needs into account and ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

With a 20-hour week, you will manage stock, monitor costs, and assist in deliveries and menu planning. You’ll work in a team-focused environment that values compassionate, patient-centred care and professional development opportunities.