Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience working in a professional kitchen and preparing meals for groups
- What you'll bring to the role
A food hygiene qualification and NVQ Level 2 in catering, or an equivalent qualification
- What you'll bring to the role
Good knowledge of food safety and allergens
- What you'll bring to the role
The ability to work independently, organise a busy shift and communicate well with colleagues
- What you'll bring to the role
A thoughtful approach to individual dietary and nutritional needs
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Flexible Part Time Role Salary is £15 per hourAre you a chef looking for flexible work where the meals you make contribute to a welcoming place to stay? Join the catering team at Priory Life Works House, a residential addiction treatment service in Old Woking.Are you a chef looking for flexible work where the meals you make contribute to a welcoming place to stay? Join the catering team at Priory Life Works House, a residential addiction treatment service in Old Woking.This is a bank opportunity, with shifts offered when cover is needed for annual leave and other absences. It could suit an experienced chef looking to fit additional work around other commitments. Life Works House is a residential treatment service in Old Woking, Surrey, providing support for adults. The service is located approximately two miles from Woking town centre and is accessible by public transport, with local bus stops a 2–5 minute walk away and Woking railway station approximately a 10-minute taxi journey from the site.
What you'll be doing
Working with our kitchen team, you’ll prepare and serve varied, nutritious meals for the people staying at Life Works House. You’ll cater for individual dietary needs and preferences, maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness, and help manage stock and minimise waste. When covering the Head Chef, you may take responsibility for running the kitchen during your shift and directing catering colleagues.You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, 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. You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What we will give you in return
- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for
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This advert is for Bank Chef with Priory Healthcare in Old Woking, England. It is listed as a Chef role. The advertised salary is £15.00 / hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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