Posted 6 days ago
CookPriory · Rhondda
Cook
RhonddaOn-site£24k+
AI Summary
Cooks meals in a mental health hospital kitchen, developing menus that meet healthy eating and dietary guidelines, managing stock rotation, and monitoring the catering budget. Works part-time with weekend and bank holiday shifts.
About this role
Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda
Salary £23,716
Part-time, 30 hours a week
Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda has an opportunity for a Cook NVQ3 standard with an Intermediate Food Safety Certificate to join our team. Working Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Includes bank holidays
Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda, South Wales is a low secure mental health facility providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for males with complex mental health needs and serious mental illness. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the street and two train stations within a five-minute walk, with links into Cardiff and wider regional connections.
Salary £23,716
Part-time, 30 hours a week
Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda has an opportunity for a Cook NVQ3 standard with an Intermediate Food Safety Certificate to join our team. Working Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Includes bank holidays
Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda, South Wales is a low secure mental health facility providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for males with complex mental health needs and serious mental illness. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the street and two train stations within a five-minute walk, with links into Cardiff and wider regional connections.
Key Responsibilities
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.
- Ensures that stock ordering and rotation is organized in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Innovation
- Develops varied and interesting menus which take account of healthy eating guidelines and any dietary requirements of particular patient/pupil group. Value
- Responsible for monitoring the Unit’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 line manager.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential for the role
- Experience of preparing, and cooking meals gained within a professional kitchen environment
Benefits
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.
- 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.
Skills
Budget MonitoringCookingCost Per CoverDietary RequirementsFood PreparationFood SafetyIntermediate Food Safety CertificateMenu DevelopmentNVQ Level 3 CookeryStock OrderingStock Rotation
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