Weekend Chef: Nutritious Meals & Career Growth

Priory; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership training

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group in Crowborough, East Sussex, is seeking a reliable Chef for weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–17:30) at The Vines. You will plan, prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals in a small residential service supporting adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for development. The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£13.45) and a pathway to leadership and clinical positions through Priory's training and IPD schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen or catering environment.
• Strong understanding of dietary and nutritional needs.
• Ability to manage budgets and stock effectively.
• Leadership skills and the ability to supervise a team.
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver all aspects of food preparation and cooking, ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages to a consistently high standard.
• Supervise catering support staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain compliance with 'Assured Safe Catering' policies and all relevant regulations.
• Manage stock ordering and rotation efficiently to minimise waste and control costs.
• Create varied, nutritious, and appealing menus that support healthy eating and meet specific dietary needs.
• Monitor and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality ingredients.
• Work closely with the line manager to deliver best value while maintaining excellent standards.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen/c

Dietary/nutritional awareness

Budget and stock management

Leadership/supervisory

Food safety/quality standards

Tools

None

Job description

Priory Group in Crowborough, East Sussex, is seeking a reliable Chef for weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–17:30) at The Vines. You will plan, prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals in a small residential service supporting adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for development. The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£13.45) and a pathway to leadership and clinical positions through Priory's training and IPD schemes.