Kitchen Assistant

Meadow View Neurological Centre; Basingstoke; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

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Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health support and wellbe

Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per`

Descripción de la vacante

Meadow View Neurological Centre in Basingstoke is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the kitchen team. You will help prepare and deliver nutritious meals, including assisting with food prep and meal assembly, while following planned menus and individual dietary requirements.

You will help maintain food hygiene, stock rotation and temperature checks, and support texture-modified diets as needed. A caring approach is essential when working with residents with neurological conditions.

Formación

• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience in a healthcare or care setting is desirable.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Experience preparing meals for special dietary or texture-modified requirements is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• As a Kitchen Assistant, support the kitchen team with preparation and delivery of nutritious meals.
• Assist chefs with chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients and basic cooking.
• Support meal preparation in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, stock rotation, storage and temperature checks.
• Support dietary needs including texture-modified diets and nursing care requirements.

Conocimientos

Flexible

Proactive

Willing to learn

Compassionate

Respectful

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Descripción del empleo

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.

Kitchen Assistant Contract

• £16,117.52 per annum


• 24 hours per week


• Days/ weekends


• 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 (nurse & carer roles only)

Role Overview

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team with the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high quality meals for the people we support.

Working alongside the chefs, the role includes food preparation such as chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients, as well as supporting basic cooking and meal preparation in line with planned menus and individual dietary requirements.

You will help maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices, including stock rotation, food storage and temperature checks. The role also involves supporting the kitchen team to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of individuals, including texture-modified and specialist diets.

A caring and sensitive approach is important when working around people with neurological conditions, including those who may have cognitive, physical or communication difficulties.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment


• Experience in a healthcare or care setting is desirable


• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements


• Experience preparing meals for special dietary or texture-modified requirements is desirable


• Flexible, proactive and willing to learn


• Able to work under pressure and use initiative


• Compassionate 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.