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Purpose of the Role  \nTo lead and manage the kitchen operations across Priory Hospital, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, freshly prepared meals for Mental Health, Eating Disorder, and Private Patients.  \nThe Head Chef is responsible for maintaining exceptional culinary standards, operational efficiency, and healthcare compliance across two separate kitchens while supporting the overall catering strategy led by the Catering Manager.  \nThe role will ensure all food is prepared and presented to restaurant-quality standards, particularly within Private Patient dining services, while maintaining strict dietary, allergen, food safety, and healthcare compliance requirements.  \n2. Key Dimensions of the Role  \n\n| Area | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Services Provided | Patient Dining, Staff Dining, Hospitality & Private Dining |\n| Food Production | Fresh food prepared and cooked on site |\n| Kitchen Structure | Two Separate Operational Kitchens |\n| Patient Groups | Mental Health, Eating Disorder & Private Patients |\n| Team Management | Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Senior Chefs, Apprentice Chef & Kitchen Catering Assistants |\n| Operating Environment | 24/7 Healthcare Facility |\n\n3. Main Responsibilities  \nKitchen Leadership & Culinary Management  \n• Maintain a hands-on approach within the kitchen, supporting food preparation, service delivery, and operational requirements whenever needed.  \n• Lead and coordinate all kitchen operations across two separate kitchen areas  \n• Manage and support Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Senior Chefs, Apprentice Chef, and Kitchen Catering Assistants  \n• Drive high culinary standards, ensuring food quality and presentation consistently meet restaurant-level expectations  \n• Support the develop of seasonal menus and fresh food offerings in collaboration with the Catering Manager and Dietitians  \n• Support the development of specialist menus for Eating Disorder and Mental Health services  \n• Ensure all meals are prepared consistently in line with recipes, specifications, and dietary requirements  \nPrivate Patient & Hospitality Standards  \n• Deliver premium dining experiences for Private Patients with restaurant-quality presentation  \n• Support hospitality functions, special events, and private dining requirements  \n• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the food offer  \n• Ensure patient feedback is reviewed and service improvements implemented where appropriate  \n• Maintain strong working relationships with Front of House teams led by the Assistant Front of House Manager  \nOperational & Financial Management  \n• Manage kitchen rotas, staffing levels, and operational coverage across both kitchens  \n• Support labour management and cost control in line with budget expectations  \n• Monitor stock ordering, stock rotation, and inventory management  \n• Minimise food waste and support sustainability initiatives  \n• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and operational issues are escalated promptly  \n• Support achievement of departmental financial and operational targets  \nFood Safety, Compliance & Governance  \n• Maintain full compliance with HACCP, Food Safety, COSHH, and Health & Safety legislation  \n• Ensure robust allergen management and specialist dietary controls are maintained  \n• Support successful internal and external audits including EHO, Safeguard, and Client audits  \n• Ensure infection prevention and healthcare compliance standards are maintained  \n• Complete and oversee food safety records, temperature checks, and compliance documentation  \n• P","cbCaikCfxIeoQFbj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikCfxIeoQFbj","pdf",248049,"English","# Purpose of the Role\n# Key Dimensions of the Role\n# Main Responsibilities\n## Kitchen Leadership & Culinary Management\n## Private Patient & Hospitality Standards\n## Operational & Financial Management\n## Food Safety, Compliance & Governance\n## People Management & Development\n# Accountabilities\n# Person Specification","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the Head Chef role at Priory Hospital Bristol?\",\"answer\":\"To lead and manage kitchen operations across Priory Hospital, ensuring high-quality freshly prepared meals and consistent restaurant-quality culinary standards while meeting healthcare and dietary compliance requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"Which patient and dining services are covered in the role?\",\"answer\":\"The role supports patient dining, staff dining, and hospitality/private dining, with services tailored to Mental Health, Eating Disorder, and Private Patient groups.\"},{\"question\":\"What compliance and food safety responsibilities does the Head Chef have?\",\"answer\":\"The role requires full compliance with HACCP, Food Safety, COSHH, Health \\u0026 Safety legislation, robust allergen and specialist dietary controls, completion of food safety records and temperature checks, and support for internal and external audits.\"}]","Priory Hospital Head Chef Job Description - May 2026 Bristol | PDF",1789322187]