Job Description

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.



We are looking to recruit a trustworthy, dynamic, reliable and motivated individual to join our Catering team, working three 10 hour shifts and one 7.5 hour shift weekly including alternate weekends and some bank holidays.



Working under the guidance of senior catering staff, you will be required to support in the provision of the catering operation and assist with both the preparation and cooking of meals, whilst ensuring that the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the Company's Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures. You will be responsible for delivering meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the hospital in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring that all the catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for. You will also be responsible for appropriate use of various pieces of catering equipment and occassionally be required to assist less experienced colleagues.



The role holder requires basic numeracy and literacy skills together with an appreciation of basic food hygiene.



Benefits of working for us include the equivalent of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave, contributory pension scheme, comprehensive induction programme and computerised training programme,On-going access to supervision and access to occupational health services. Free parking onsite and subsidized staff meals. We have an excellent team and offer a very good working environment with an ever evolving service where ideas and innovation are welcome and are integral to the development of the service.



For an informal discussion please contact Natalie Field, HR on 01635 277230 or nataliefield@priorygroup.com



Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert if a good number of suitable applications are received before the closing date.

Priory Hospital Newbury is a Mental Health Hospital rated as outstanding by CQC. Newbury has 30 beds made up of male Recovery and Rehabilitation and mixed Acute wards. Set on the southern outskirts of Newbury. We have a full and diverse MDT including Psychology, Creative Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists and excellent physical health care provided by a Lead Nurse and an incredible GP. There are excellent public transport links to Reading, Basingstoke and London which is just a 50 minute train journey.



The site is warm and welcoming with a homely atmosphere.