DESCRIPTION

Mount Eveswell is looking to recruit a Chef to join the team. This is a part time 30 hours role.
Mount Eveswell is located in Newport, Wales. The home provides residential and nursing support for 16 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including those with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a progressive neurological condition (PNC), including motor neurone disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS) or Huntington’s disease.
We specialise in the provision of nursing care and slow stream rehabilitation for people with an ABI, TBI or PNC. We can also give nursing care to residents who have complex needs and require specialist nursing. Our team are committed to supporting our resident to improve their patients’ mobility and their independence, so they can live happy, healthy lives.

We can also support those who have:

• Mental health needs
• Difficulties with communication
• A tracheostomy
• Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge
• Epilepsy

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents 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 the effective and efficient planning, preparation and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking, taking into account of dietary and nutritional requirements within the home.
• Actively involved in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages as well as supervising and motivating the catering team and ensuring operational standards comply with the company’s “Food Safety policies” and guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Responsible for monitoring the home’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 Home Manager.

• Researches, develops and creates varied and interesting menus, which take account of healthy eating guidelines and any dietary requirements of the particular resident group.

  You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.
The role holder will be numerate, literate, and qualified to NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds standard, with an advanced food catering certificate. They will work to agreed short-term objectives where the impact of their judgements is immediately clear. The role requires the ability to adapt thinking, problem-solve effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, organisation, and time management skills. First-class customer service is essential. The role holder will also have at least three years’ experience of preparing and cooking meals in a large professional kitchen environment.
For more information about the role, you can email ManojGeorge@priorygroup.com

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.

• 28 days annual leave
• 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 bonuse