Chef

Meadow View Neurological Centre; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave pro rata

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per

Job summary

Meadow View Neurological Centre in Basingstoke is seeking a Chef on a bank contract with day shifts. You will prepare nutritious, high quality meals tailored to residents with complex neurological needs, working with the kitchen team to plan and serve meals.

You will maintain high hygiene standards, follow safety procedures, and adapt menus for allergies and medical requirements. Benefits include paid DBS, pension, uniform, 28 days leave pro rata, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef.
• Qualification in food preparation or cooking, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Support smooth running of the kitchen and contribute to a positive dining experience.
• Adapt menus to allergies, medical needs and texture-modified diets.

Skills

Chef experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Health and safety

COSHH

Pressure handling

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Meadow View Neurological Centre

Contract: Bank

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours:

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
• 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. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in specialist neurocare, we would love to hear from you.