Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

Salary is £26,300 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

Responsibilities

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. 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.

You will work 10:00am-6:00pm, 5 out of 7 days to support the day-to-day catering operation. You will assist with basic food preparation, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are clean, safe, and well organised.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills

Essential for the role

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
An understanding of basic food hygiene principles.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

The following experience would be beneficial

Experience in a catering environment is welcome but not essential as full training will be provided.

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.

Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
Enhanced maternity pay
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.