# Chef at Priorygroup

> Location unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Apriorygroup%3A609262 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Priorygroup](https://alderhq.app/companies/priorygroup)
- Location text: Wigginton Cottage, West Midlands
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Wigginton Cottage, West Midlands")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/7a3514da-d279-43ba-b172-712632d09b8f

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: £28k–£28k per year (from the listing's pay field)

## Description (the employer's text)

Wigginton Cottage

Salary - £13.45 per hour

Full-time - 40 hours per week

Wigginton Cottage has an opportunity for a Chef to join our team.

Wigginton Cottage, Tamworth, Staffordshire is a residential service supporting 8 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a village setting and is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and nearby rail links into Tamworth. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

### Responsibilities

Join our team as a Chef, where you’ll lead the delivery of a high-quality catering service, creating nutritious, varied and enjoyable meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of the people we support.

What you’ll be doing:

- Plan, prepare, cook and serve a variety of meals, ensuring individual dietary, nutritional, cultural and religious requirements are met.
- Develop creative menus that promote healthy eating, choice and variety, adapting meals to meet changing needs.
- Lead, supervise and motivate the catering team, maintaining high standards of food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and food safety.
- Manage catering budgets, stock ordering and rotation, ensuring value for money, ingredient quality and minimal food waste.
- Ensure all catering activities comply with company policies, food safety standards and relevant legislation.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.

### Skills

Essential for the role

At least 3 years’ experience preparing and cooking meals gained within a large professional kitchen environment.

The following experience would be beneficial

Working within a care environment would be beneficial

### Benefits

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.

- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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