Chef

Care Concern Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health support

Wellbeing services

Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per‑

Job summary

Meadow View Neurological Centre in Basingstoke is seeking a Chef to provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will plan, prepare and serve meals, tailoring menus to individual dietary needs and ensuring safe, hygienic kitchen practices.

Working with the wider kitchen team, you will maintain consistent food quality, support mealtime experiences, and help run a well-functioning kitchen in a care-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, ideally in a care setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in food preparation or cooking.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Good knowledge of food safety, health and safety and COSHH.
• Commitment to high quality food and service.
• Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
• Flexible and reliable approach.
• Caring and respectful tone with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals meeting dietary needs.
• Adapt menus for allergies, medical needs and texture-modified diets.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and safe working practices.
• Support kitchen operations and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Skills

Chef experience

NVQ Level 2

Basic Food Hygiene

Food safety knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Flexible and reliable

Caring and respectful

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Job description

About Meadow View Neurological Centre

Meadow View Neurological Centre is a purpose-built specialist neurological care and rehabilitation centre in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our experienced team provides personalised care and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological conditions and injuries, supporting people to achieve greater independence and quality of life. With modern facilities, dedicated therapy spaces and a welcoming environment, colleagues have the opportunity to work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference every day.

Chef Contract

• £16.35 per hour
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral

Role Overview

As a Chef, you will play an important role in providing nutritious, high quality meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of the people we support.

Working alongside the wider kitchen team, you will plan, prepare and serve balanced meals, adapting menus to individual requirements such as allergies, medical needs and texture-modified diets.

You will maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices, while working closely with the care team to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable and meet individual needs.

The role also includes supporting the smooth running of the kitchen, maintaining consistent food quality and contributing to a positive dining experience for the people we support.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Chef, ideally within a care or similar setting
• Recognised qualification in food preparation or cooking, at least NVQ Level 2
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Good knowledge of food safety, health and safety and COSHH
• Commitment to providing high quality food and service
• Ability to work under pressure and use initiative
• Flexible and reliable approach
• Caring and respectful approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

About Us

Inspire Neurocare is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. Inspire Neurocare provides specialist care and rehabilitation for people with complex neurological needs, with a focus on delivering high quality, person-centred care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our values Kind|Inclusive|Nurturing|Dynamic are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create.