Kitchen Assistant

Care Concern Group; Basingstoke; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Descrizione del lavoro

Inspire Neurocare, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Meadow View Neurological Centre in Basingstoke to support the kitchen team in delivering nutritious meals to residents. You will assist with food preparation and ensure plans meet dietary requirements.

You will uphold hygiene standards, help with stock control, and support the kitchen in providing high-quality meals for people with complex neurological needs.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Support kitchen team with preparation and delivery of nutritious meals.
• Assist chefs with food prep: chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients.
• Support basic cooking and meal prep in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices (stock rotation, storage, temperature checks).
• Assist with meeting nutritional and dietary needs of individuals, including texture-modified diets.

Conoscenze

Catering/kitchen experience

Healthcare setting experience

Food safety & hygiene

Teamwork

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

• £16,117.52 per annum
• 24 hours per week
• 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)

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.