Kitchen Assistant

Anchor Point Neurological Centre; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health and wellbeing

Refer a Friend Bonus up to £750

Job summary

Anchor Point Neurological Centre in Nursling/Southampton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in preparing and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will assist with food preparation, portioning and basic cooking in line with planned menus and dietary needs, while maintaining food hygiene and safety standards.

A caring, team-focused approach is essential. Role includes stock rotation, temperature checks, and accommodating texture-modified diets where

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
• Support kitchen team with chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices, including stock rotation and temperature checks.
• Assist with texture-modified and specialist diets as required.

Skills

Catering experience

Healthcare setting experience (desire)

Food safety & hygiene

Work under pressure

Teamwork & communication

Compassionate approach

Job description

About Anchor Point Neurological Centre

Anchor Point Neurological Centre is a purpose-built specialist neurological care and rehabilitation centre in Nursling, Southampton. Supporting adults with complex neurological conditions and injuries, the centre provides personalised rehabilitation and long-term neurological care focused on promoting independence and quality of life. With modern facilities, dedicated therapy spaces, a physiotherapy gym and a supportive environment, colleagues work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful difference to the people we support.

Kitchen Assistant Contract

• £26,852.10 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Days
• 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.