Astral Recruitment
Chef (1)
Job Description:
Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health difficulties to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Thornford Park, part of Priory Healthcare, is an independent 133 bedded hospital set in 23 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire - close to the Hampshire borders. Our top rated forensic hospital provides services for male service users detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), who require care in conditions of medium and low security. We offer long-term treatment and rehabilitation for patients with enduring mental disorders and forensic histories, who present with multiple problems, challenging and high risk behaviours and complex care needs. We also provide care and treatment for adult male service users who are experiencing an acutely disturbed phase of a serious mental disorder, in our newly opened 10 bedded PICU.
Due to our continued expansion, we are seeking a Chef to join our busy team Thursday-Sunday each week. This role exists to support the Catering department to deliver catering services across the hospital (usually lunch and dinner).
This Job requires you to:
- Understand basic numeracy and literacy.
- Have a NVQ Level 2 in food preparation & Cooking or equivalent.
- Basic food hygiene is required but training will be given.
- Be able to prioritise work.
- Have good communication skills as you will be interacting with Service Users as well as staff.
The shift pattern is worked Thursday to Sunday (long hours at weekend).
Benefits of working for us include the equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday as an additional day’s leave, contributory pension scheme, comprehensive induction programme and other fantastic benefits.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications 30th June 2016.
Please note that we reserve the right to consider applications prior to the advert close date and may close adverts early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of suitable applications.
About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.
As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.