Head Chef
Reference
PRI97301
Location
Priory Hospital Newbury, Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RN
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£30,000
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert - Division Information
Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
An opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Head Chef who will also manage a small team of Catering Staff which includes a Second Chef and Catering Assistant. The successful candidate must lead by example, be professional and punctual to meet the requirements of the service and the position they will hold.
You will be responsible for delivering a high quality catering service in line with Priory Policies and Procedures with a particular emphasis on the planning, preparation and cooking of meals. In addition, you will be responsible for supervising, developing and motivating the catering team, whilst ensuring compliance with Safety Legislation and Priory Policies. You will be responsible for the management of the food budget within Priory standards, including stock ordering, accurate stock accounting through stock checks and stock rotation; prepare and maintain a rolling 6 week rota plan for the department; and alongside clinical staff, create new seasonal menus (including allergen and recipe card information) as required by the needs of the patients.
The successful applicant will be educated to NVQ3 or equivalent with an Intermediate Food Safety certificate. You will also need to be IT literate as you will need to use a computer based ordering system and maintain online food safety documentation.
Benefits of working for us include the equivalent of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave, contributory pension scheme, comprehensive induction programme and computerised training programme, childcare vouchers, on-going access to supervision and access to occupational health services. We have an excellent team and offer a very good working environment with an ever evolving service where ideas and innovation are welcome and are integral to the development of the service.
Job Advert Location Description
Priory Hospital Newbury is a Mental Health Hospital rated as outstanding by CQC. Newbury has 30 beds made up of male Recovery and Rehabilitation and mixed Acute wards. Set on the southern outskirts of Newbury. We have a full and diverse MDT including Psychology, Creative Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists and excellent physical health care provided by a Lead Nurse and an incredible GP. There are excellent public transport links to Reading, Basingstoke and London which is just a 50 minute train journey.
The site is warm and welcoming with a homely atmosphere.
Division DBS info
About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.
As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please
If you forward any CV’s to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV’as a gift.