Chef

Priory Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Newport is seeking a part-time Chef to manage food preparation and support the well-being of residents. The ideal candidate should hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and have 3+ years of kitchen experience. This role is vital for ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. Compensation is £12.60 per hour with various employee benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a large professional kitchen.
• Ability to adapt thinking and problem-solve effectively.
• Knowledge of dietary and nutritional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver food considering dietary needs.
• Supervise and motivate the catering team.
• Manage the catering budget and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Planning

Food preparation

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Advanced food catering certificate

Job description

Chef

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Mount Eveswell

Compensation: £12.60 / hour

Description

Mount Eveswell is looking to recruit a Chef to join the team. This is a part time role of 31 hours.

Mount Eveswell is located in Newport, Wales. The home provides residential and nursing support for 16 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including those with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a progressive neurological condition (PNC), including motor neurone disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS) or Huntington's disease.

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 service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. 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.

• Ensures the effective and efficient planning, preparation and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking, taking into account of dietary and nutritional requirements within the home.
• Actively involved in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages as well as supervising and motivating the catering team and ensuring operational standards comply with the company’s "Food Safety policies" and guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Responsible for monitoring the home’s catering budget within Priory standards, taking account of cost per cover calculations, as well as ensuring best value and quality of ingredients in consultation with the Home Manager.
• Researches, develops and creates varied and interesting menus, which take account of healthy eating guidelines and any dietary requirements of the particular resident group.

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 role holder will be numerate, literate, and qualified to NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds standard, with an advanced food catering certificate. They will work to agreed short-term objectives where the impact of their judgements is immediately clear. The role requires the ability to adapt thinking, problem-solve effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, organisation, and time management skills. First-class customer service is essential. The role holder will also have at least three years’ experience of preparing and cooking meals in a large professional kitchen environment.

Social Care Wales

As of October 2022 it will be mandatory for all care workers in Wales to register themselves with Social Care Wales.

For more information on this, please visit https://socialcare.wales/registration/adult-care-home-worker-registration#section-35677-anchor

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.

• 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.