Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

£26,852.10 per annum (salary)

40 hours per week

Days shift

Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750

Job summary

Anchor Point Neurological Centre in Southampton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in preparing and delivering nutritious meals for the people we support. Working with the chefs, you will handle chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients, ensuring menus and individual dietary requirements are met.

You will help maintain high standards of food hygiene, support stock rotation and temperature checks, and contribute to meeting nutritional needs including

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

• Support the kitchen team with the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high quality meals for the people we support.
• Assist with food preparation such as chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients.
• Support basic cooking and meal preparation in line with planned menus and individual dietary requirements.
• Help maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices, including stock rotation, food storage and temperature checks.
• Support the kitchen team to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of individuals, including texture-modified and specialist diets.
• Maintain a caring and sensitive approach around people with neurological conditions.

Skills

Catering environment

Healthcare experience

Food safety

Dietary needs

Team player

Flexible

Under pressure

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Anchor Point Neurological Centre

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

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.

• £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.