Chef

Care Concern Group; East Oakley; 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

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a dedicated Chef to provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents at Meadow View Neurological Centre, Basingstoke. You will plan, prepare and serve balanced meals, tailoring menus to dietary needs and textures while upholding strict hygiene standards.

You will work as part of a supportive kitchen team, ensuring meals contribute to a positive dining experience and overall wellbeing for those you support. DBS, pension and uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef, ideally in a care or similar 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals.
• Adapt menus to individual requirements such as allergies and textures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Work with the care team to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable and meet needs.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen and maintain consistent food quality.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Flexible and reliable

Caring and respectful

COSHH knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation or Cooking

Job description

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.

• 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 teamMeadow 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., 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.
  £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