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Chef
Reference
PRI96973
Location
Avondale, Cornelia St, Motherwell, Scotland, ML1 3RL
Priory Group Division
Adult Care
Salary
£13.00 per hour
Hours
28.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert - Division Information
Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate.
With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.
Job Advert Location Description
Avondale Care Home is located in a residential area of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, in Scotland. Our home offers specialist nursing and dementia support for 55 adults, with 24-hour input from registered nurses. We can also offer end of life/palliative care and respite services.
We are now recruiting for a Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team in the provision of high quality meals for those living with us.
Job Advert Role Description
About the role
As a Chef working at Avondale you will have a range of responsibilities, including:
Creating, presenting and delivering nutritious meals to a high standard of quality
Developing varied and interesting menus that take into account healthy eating guidelines and any dietary and nutritional requirements
Tailoring meals based on our resident’s preferences as well as their changing dietary needs
Supervising and motivating the catering team, ensuring all activities comply with company Food Safety policies, guidelines and statutory regulations
Monitoring the catering budget and food stock ordering
Supporting the provision of catering operations in line with the company’s policies and procedures
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety within the kitchen/s
Skills and qualifications
Previous experience in a similar role, ideally with a qualification in food catering
Ability to lead a small kitchen team
Excellent organizational capabilities paired with effective communication skills
Enthusiasm, passion and a strong commitment to service delivery
Adaptability and resilience
First class customer service skills
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits*, including:
Access to a variety of retail and tech vouchers/discounts through our Priory Perks platform
Cycle2Work Scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Healthcare cash plan – Pay a monthly fee to cover routine medical and dental expenses (up to a limit) and access GP advice 24/7
Cash for Colleagues – Refer talented people to Priory and earn up to £1,000
Access to plenty of learning & development opportunities through Priory Academy, including Level 2 and 3 qualifications, and much more!
Career Pathways – Working towards your leadership goals or looking for upskilling opportunities? Whichever direction you’re going, we’ll help you shape your career with us!
*All benefits and rewards listed are subject to individual Terms & Conditions.
Next steps
Are you ready to kick-start a truly rewarding career and make a lasting impact on people’s lives? Apply today to speak with your exceptional team!
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, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date
30/11/2024