Kitchen Assistant

Inspire Neurocare; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £26,852

Workplace pension

Professional development and support

Wellbeing and lifestyle support

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend bonus – up to £750 per

Job summary

Inspire Neurocare is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to support our Anchor Point Neurological Centre in Southampton. You will work with chefs, therapists and multidisciplinary teams to prepare nutritious, well-prepared meals tailored to diverse dietary needs.

You will help with food preparation, stock checks and food safety, ensuring meals meet dietary requirements; the role offers a salary, pension, wellbeing support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a catering environment as a Kitchen Assistant.
• Experience of working in a healthcare or care-based setting.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards, food safety regulations and best practices within a Kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the chefs with day-to-day food preparation, including chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients.
• Support with basic cooking tasks under the chef’s supervision, helping to deliver high-quality meals in line with planned menus to ensure that they meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used
• Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks
• Show sensitivity and awareness when interacting with residents who may have cognitive, physical, or communication challenges.

Skills

Catering experience

Healthcare setting

Food safety standards

Job description

Make every day count for someone living with a neurological condition.

At Inspire Neurocare, we support adults with complex neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries to live more independent, meaningful lives.

We’re looking for compassionate, motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This role goes beyond traditional Kitchen Assistant duties, providing an enhanced support to our kitchen team and contributing directly to the wellbeing and recovery of our residents. Working closely with chefs, therapists and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure that meals are nutritious, well-prepared, and tailored to diverse dietary needs.

What you will be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support and assist the chefs with day-to-day food preparation, including chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients.
• Support with basic cooking tasks under the chef’s supervision, helping to deliver high-quality meals in line with planned menus to ensure that they meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used
• Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks
• Show sensitivity and awareness when interacting with residents who may have cognitive, physical, or communication challenges.

To be successful in this role

• Proven experience working within a catering environment as a Kitchen Assistant
• Experience of working in a healthcare or care-based setting
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards, food safety regulations and best practices within a Kitchen.
• Compassionate attitude and willingness to support individuals with neurological conditions with a desire to make a difference to their lives.
• Flexible and proactive, with a drive to learn and take on extended tasks beyond the standard kitchen duties.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

More about the service:

Location: Hurst Way, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0AZ

At Anchor Point Neurological Centre in Southampton, we focus on empowering people to live with independence.

Our approach goes beyond traditional rehabilitation and long-term care; we strive to tailor our nursing care and specialised therapeutic methods to align with each person's preferences and needs. This bespoke approach ensures that we not only meet but exceed the expectations for quality outcomes, enhancing the well-being and quality of life for those we support.

At Anchor Point Neurological Centre in Southampton, our interdisciplinary team of experts supports people living with brain and spinal injury, progressive neurological conditions and stroke.

The perks of being part of Inspire Neurocare

• An annual salary of £26,852
• Workplace pension
• Professional development and support for further career progression
• Wellbeing and lifestyle support for all staff
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Refer a friend bonus – up to £750 per referral (Nurse & Care roles only)

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

Inspire Neurocare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments, It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of residents. All candidates will be subject to a Enhanced DBS disclosure.