Description
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is seeking a full-time Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality catering services to patients and staff.
The clinic is a low secure service for males and females with mental health diagnoses and/or personality disorders, supporting individuals from all over the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with meal planning, preparation, cooking, and serving, ensuring compliance with operational standards and statutory regulations.
- Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Ensure cost-effective and efficient control of stock, including ordering and reconciling deliveries.
- Comply with the company's Food Safety policies and guidelines.
Requirements:
- Qualified to NVQ2 level or equivalent.
- Basic qualification in food hygiene.
- Numeracy and literacy skills.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
- Understanding of specialised diets, including Dysphagia and allergens.
- Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
Benefits:
- Free on-site parking.
- Birthday holiday as an extra day's annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits, including gym membership and healthcare cash plan.
- Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications.