Based in the historic city of York, Stockton Hall Hospital is looking for a Chef for our 112 bedded Forensic medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service.
Our Chef's role involves:
Assisting in providing a high standard of catering and hospitality to patients, staff and visitors
Supervise junior staff
Main Duties:
Prepare and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors.
Adhere to food safety regulations and policies.
To assist when necessary other designations within the department.
Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 days working every 4th weekend - shift times are 6.30am - 2.30pm or 10.30am - 6.30pm weekdays. 6.30am - 6.30pm weekends. 3 consecutive days off when working weekend.
Skills and Experience:
Ability to work as part of a team and have a flexible approach are essential
Previous experience preferred but not essential, preferably within a similar environment
Good organisational skills are essential
Verbal communication skills
Social skills
To comply with individual responsibilities under the Health & Safety Act
A good knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety and COSHH
Qualifications:
~ Relevant NVQ Level 1 & 2
In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
Competitive benefits package and time off, including enhanced maternity leave
Extra service annual leave awards
Career development opportunities
An employee assistance programme
Supplemented meals/refreshments when on duty
Free car parking
Relocation support
Payment into the pension scheme
CPD top up
Donation to a charity of your choice
If you are successful, you will be expected to complete a full two weeks induction upon starting with us at Priory and these occur on the first two weeks of every month. If you have to work a notice with your current employer, we recommend you do not hand your notice in until we are able to provide a start date to ensure a smooth transition between companies.
Division DBS info
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. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job Description
Chef_2_.pdf
Closing Date
06/07/2025