Chef
Reference
PRI98131
Location
Priory Hospital Dorking, South Terrace, Harrowlands Park, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2RA
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£25,000 per annum
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.
- 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. Researches, develops and creates varied and interesting menus, which take account of healthy eating guidelines and any dietary requirements of the particular resident group. To ensure that wherever possible the people who use the service are provided with variety and choice, with full regard for dietary, nutritional and religious requirements, adapting to the changing needs of the people who use the service so their diets can be amended accordingly when needed Responsible for food safety standards and the standard of kitchen cleaning. Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget Supervises assigned catering staff ensuring their quality of work continues to meet required operational standards including food safety and cleanliness.
- Leadership Direct leadership of a small kitchen team. Budgets & Equipment No budgetary or financial responsibility. Responsible for the appropriate use of catering stock and equipment. Information Shared responsibility for maintaining appropriate records and data as required under the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and guidelines.
Job Advert Location Description
Knowledge and Education
Numerate, literate and qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent & basic qualification in food hygiene. Organises and priorities own workload within established procedures 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
Communication
Good written and verbal communication skills, the post holder will be required to direct and instruct a team of catering support staff, as well as discuss new menus with other staff to ensure the well-being of service users
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.