Chef

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS and pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Meadow View Neurological Centre in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Chef to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals for adults with complex neurological needs. You will work with the kitchen team to adapt menus for dietary requirements and ensure high food hygiene and safety standards.

Benefits include paid DBS, pension, 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), and wellbeing services. A Refer a Friend bonus of up to £750 is also available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in food preparation or cooking or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary needs.
• Adapt menus for allergies and medical requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safe working practices.
• Support smooth kitchen operations and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Resilience under pressure

Caring and respectful

Flexible and reliable

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

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.