Kitchen Assistant

Care Concern Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days leave

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Brook View Neurological Centre in Worcester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team with preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for residents. You will work with chefs on chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients, and assist with basic cooking in line with menus and dietary needs.

You will help maintain high standards of hygiene and safe working practices, manage stock rotation and temperature checks, and support texture-modified and specialist diets.

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 preparation and delivery of nutritious meals.
• Support chefs with chopping, mixing, portioning and assembling ingredients.
• Help maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices, including stock rotation and temperature checks.
• Support dietary needs including texture-modified diets and specialist diets.
• Provide a caring, patient approach when working around residents with neurological conditions.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 Brook View Neurological Centre

Brook View Neurological Centre is a purpose-built neurological rehabilitation and long-term care centre in Worcester, West Midlands. Supporting adults with complex neurological conditions and injuries, the centre provides personalised care and rehabilitation focused on promoting independence and achieving meaningful outcomes. With modern facilities, a physiotherapy gym, independent living apartment and landscaped gardens, colleagues work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful difference to the people we support., 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.

Salary & Benefits

• £27,389.14 per annum
• 40 hours
• 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 & care roles only)