Bank Catering Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Bank Catering Assistant, where you will play a vital role in preparing meals for women in rehabilitation. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. You will work in a calm environment, ensuring high hygiene standards while serving delicious meals to those in need. Enjoy the social aspect of the role as you interact with service users and staff, making a real difference in their lives. With support for your wellbeing and opportunities for growth, this is an exciting chance to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Free meals

Free parking

Two-week paid induction

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering role is preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and cooking according to policies.
• Serve food and beverages to service users and staff.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Catering Skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of HACCP

Basic Numeracy Skills

Basic Literacy Skills

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a healthcare setting helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?

Become a valued member of our staff bank at The Woodmill, a service for women requiring rehabilitation to support them getting back into the community in the role of Bank Catering Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

As a Bank Catering Assistant you will be:

1. Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
2. Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverages.
3. Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
4. Ensuring that all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
5. As part of the catering team, ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
6. Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

1. Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)
2. Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
3. Experience of working within similar role.
4. Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Where you will be working:

Location: The Woodmill, Exeter Road, Cullompton, EX151EA

The Woodmill is a mental health service for women requiring rehabilitation to support them getting back into the community, where conditions may include personality disorders, Autism and associated challenges.

Working at The Woodmill is an ideal opportunity for people from secure ward settings who are looking for a less restrictive environment and are keen to support active rehabilitation and community participation.

What you will get:

1. Hourly rate of £12.85 (plus 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
2. Two-week paid induction
3. Free meals and parking
4. Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
5. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
6. Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.