Chef

Reference

PRI98078

Location

The Ayr Clinic, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA6 6PT

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£25,000 to £30,00 p.a.

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness 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.

Do you want to be part of a team where you will be making a difference, and you’ll be essential to the wellbeing of staff and patients?

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for a Chef to assist with the provision of an excellent catering service within Ayr Clinic, with particular emphasis on the planning, preparation, cooking and serving of meals, ensuring all activities and operations comply with operational standards and statutory regulations.

About the Role

You will report to the Head Chef where you will be part of our wider team of Chef’s and Catering Assistants to ensure patients, staff and visitors are offered tasty and nutritious meals which are prepared to a high standard. You will have excellent communication skills, basic IT skills and be flexible and adaptable in your role.  We’ll expect you to listen, be kind and do everything in your power to help us hit the highest standards.

You will be supported by an experienced management team and together with your Catering Team you will ensure that the healthcare team are supported to deliver high quality care
As a Chef you will be you will be an integral part of the Catering Team, you should have experience within a kitchen environment. You will have the applicable knowledge, skills, training and experience listed below and the attached job Description:

Undertake the planning, preparation and cooking of meals, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
Ensuring operational standards comply with the company’s Food Safety policies and guidelines and statutory regulations.
Takes full shift responsibility for the catering operation (in the absence of the Head Chef).
Ensure the cost-effective and efficient control of stock including placing orders for food products and the checking/reconciliation of deliveries. 
Monitors and adapts food production ensuring that there is a minimum amount of wasted food.
Your quality of work meets the required operational standards and the company’s Food Safety policies and guidelines
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget

Knowledge, Qualifications & Training

Numerate, literate and qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent & basic qualification in food hygiene.
Knowledge of specialised diets may be required (Dysphagia, Allergens, etc) (Specialist dietary training will be provided)
Knowledge of Health & Safety (training provided e.g. Introduction to H & S, Fire Safety)
Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H. Lifting and Handling, Infection Control practices, Food Safety Regulations, Appropriate Quality Standards, Continuous improvement, and awareness of HR policies and procedures

Proven skills and experience are a good start in this team, however what’s really important is a sincere, caring approach towards our patients. We are looking for people who believe that each person deserves the best, who respects the dignity of others, you’re warm, friendly, with a good sense of humour too. If you can also bring honesty, dedication and an organised approach, you could be the perfect fit for Ayr Clinic.  If this sounds like you we look forward to receiving your application.

Job Advert Location Description

About Us

The Ayr Clinic is made up of a well-established 36 bedded low secure hospital, and two specialised step-down facilities for men and women with mental illness and/or personality disorder. 

The Ayr Clinic is situated in the coastal town of Ayr in West Central Scotland. Ayr Clinic is a Forensic Low Secure Hospital, Priory Group in Ayrshire, a distinguished facility dedicated to providing specialised care and rehabilitation for individuals with complex mental health needs within a secure environment. 

Our facility is designed to offer a safe, structured setting where patients can receive comprehensive, personalised treatment plans aimed at promoting recovery and reintegration into the community. As part of the renowned Priory Group, we are committed to excellence in healthcare, utilising evidence-based practices and a multidisciplinary approach to deliver the highest standard of care. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and professional community, focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. 

Patients are supported by a highly skilled, experienced and trained team of clinicians and healthcare professionals working with patients in an environment of hope, positive regard and empowerment.

Priory as one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services to adults, Priory Group promises a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.

Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, education facilities and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Contact

Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Scott Gilmour (Head Chef) on 01292 886666

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. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Priory Group will cover the cost of a DBS check.

 

Division DBS info

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.

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. We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please

If you forward any CV’s to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV’as a gift.

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