Head Chef
Reference
PRI90699
Location
Elm Park, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7RT
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£30,000-£40,000 DOE (pro rate)
Hours
30
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Part 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.
Job Advert Role Description
Manages the provision of a catering service within a Priory unit with particular emphasis on the
planning, preparation and cooking of meals through a team of staff.
1. Manages staff and procedures to ensure the efficient delivery of all aspects of food
preparation and cooking, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements
within the unit. The role holder will need to be actively involved in the preparation and
cooking, as well as managing the work of others, ensuring operational standards comply with
the company’s ‘Assured Safe Catering policies’ and guidelines.
2. Supervises, develops and motivates a small team of catering staff at all levels, ensuring
compliance with safety legislation and Priory policies in all catering operational areas.
3. Manages stock ordering and rotation in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
4. Alongside clinical colleagues, researches and creates new menus for the unit, taking account
of healthy eating guidelines and any needs that particular patient/pupil groups may have.
5. Responsible for the managing the food budget within Priory standards, taking account of cost
per cover calculations, as well as ensuring best value and quality of ingredients.
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.