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Essential
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- What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.• Experience within a professional kitchen environment • Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget For more information about the role, you can email elaynesmith@priorygroup.com
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Horizon House is looking to recruit a Chef to join their new team in a full time post. This role requires consistent cover between Mon-Sun, working on a shift basis, 7.5 hr days, 5 days per week, predominantly week days, with some weekend cover required. This post is an essential support to our new service location, part of Flourish, a Therapy-Led addictions treatment environment, offering a different option to traditional hospital-based treatment.
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.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- 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 Chef with Priory Healthcare in Nottingham, England. It is listed as a Chef role. The advertised salary is £26,300 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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