Chef
Reference
PRI101173
Location
Stockton Hall, The Village, Stockton-on-the-Forest, York, YO32 9UN
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£27,510
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description
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:
1. Assisting in providing a high standard of catering and hospitality to patients, staff and visitors
2. Supervise junior staff
Main Duties:
3. Prepare and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors.
4. Adhere to food safety regulations and policies.
5. 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:
6. Ability to work as part of a team and have a flexible approach are essential
7. Previous experience preferred but not essential, preferably within a similar environment
8. Good organisational skills are essential
9. Verbal communication skills
10. Social skills
11. To comply with individual responsibilities under the Health & Safety Act
12. A good knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety and COSHH
Qualifications:
13. Relevant NVQ Level 1 & 2
In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
14. Competitive benefits package and time off, including enhanced maternity leave
15. Extra service annual leave awards
16. Career development opportunities
17. An employee assistance programme
18. Supplemented meals/refreshments when on duty
19. Free car parking
20. Relocation support
21. Payment into the pension scheme
22. CPD top up
23. 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.