Chef

Priory Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is looking for a Chef to develop nutritious menus and maintain a positive environment for patients. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in a professional kitchen and qualifications in food catering. This full-time role includes additional benefits such as a contributory pension scheme, subsidized meals, and more.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meal

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a large professional kitchen.
• Ability to prepare and cook meals efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Create varied menus considering dietary requirements.
• Organize stock ordering and rotation.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organization and time management

Customer service

Adaptable thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds standard

Advanced food catering certificate

Job description

Chef

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Compensation: £27,510 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is looking to recruit a Chef to join the team. Located in the beautiful Lickey Hills Country Park, 10 miles south of Birmingham, Priory Hospital Barnt Green is a purpose-built hospital with a 10-bed private ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Researches, develops and creates varied and interesting menus, which take account of healthy eating guidelines and any dietary requirements of the particular resident group.
• Ensures that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be numerate, literate, and qualified to NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds standard, holding an advanced food catering certificate. They should demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong organisation and time management abilities, and first-class customer service. The role requires the ability to work toward agreed short-term objectives with immediate impact, as well as adaptable thinking and problem-solving capabilities. A minimum of three years’ experience in preparing and cooking meals within a large professional kitchen environment is essential.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meal
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.