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Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
The ideal candidate will be confident in a busy kitchen, with good numeracy and literacy skills, an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), and a basic food hygiene certificate.
- What you'll bring to the role
You should be well organised, able to manage your own workload, and work effectively within set procedures, with strong communication skills and a focus on delivering excellent service.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience working in a professional kitchen, preparing meals for large groups, managing time effectively, and working within budget is essential. Awareness of allergens and specialist diets, such as dysphagia, is desirable.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is seeking a Bank Chef to join our catering team.Based in Ayr, Ayrshire, the clinic is a low secure service supporting males and females with mental health diagnoses and/or personality disorders, The site benefits from good transport links, including nearby bus and train stations and easy access to Ayr town centre.
What you'll be doing
- Undertakes 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).
- Ensures 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.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- 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
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This advert is for Bank Chef with Priory Healthcare in Ayr, Scotland. It is listed as a Chef role. The advertised salary is £14.67 / hour. The contract type is Bank. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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