Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Royston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Culinary Skills NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) Menu Planning Health and Safety Compliance Team Training and Guidance Time Management Communication Hygiene and Cleanliness Standards

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Chef for Priory Kneesworth House in Royston. This full-time role (35 hours/week) involves preparing high-quality meals for patients, managing a kitchen section, contributing to menu planning, training junior staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Requires NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and at least 2 years of chef experience. Salary £14.00-£16.00 per hour plus [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] benefits.

  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1113012/157040
  • Location: Royston (Priory Kneesworth House, SG8 5JP)
  • Job type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
  • Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour plus [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Benefits
  • Closing date: 19 May 2026

About the role

As a Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Priory Kneesworth House, you’ll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You’ll be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards.

What you’ll do:

  • Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and quality standards
  • Contribute to menu planning and recipe development
  • Support, guide, and train junior chefs and kitchen staff
  • Ensure full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, cleanliness, COSHH, and fire safety regulations
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment

What you bring:

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience as a chef
  • Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for cooking
  • Ability to perform well under pressure in a busy kitchen
  • Clear, respectful communication and a strong team spirit

What we offer

Working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. Benefits include mental health resources, Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, discounts, pension plan, training, cycle to work scheme, and flexible working.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. We are the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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