Bank Catering Assistant

Elysium Healthcare; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant to support meal preparation for vulnerable individuals with neurological conditions. In this flexible role, you will ensure hygiene standards while interacting with service users. Benefits include competitive hourly rates, paid training, and additional wellbeing support.

Benefits

Free meals

Free parking

Two-week paid induction

Wellbeing support

Optional pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation and cooking according to policies.
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Liaising with the wider team on dietary needs.

Skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of HACCP

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Job description

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 Moorlands site, which is a service that helps those with neurological conditions, in the role of Bank Catering Assistant. Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs in preparing meals, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and assisting 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, allowing you to interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

As a Bank Catering Assistant, you will be:

• Assisting catering staff with the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Serving food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring all areas, equipment, and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensuring the kitchen and related areas meet hygiene standards and comply with policies and procedures.
• Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians, regarding dietary and planned meals.

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

• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Where you will be working:

The Dean Neurological Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester, GL2 9EE.

The Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester, located on the outskirts of the town within easy access from Gloucester, Cheltenham, and surrounding areas.

The Centre provides 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex neurological conditions requiring ongoing support. It specializes in rehabilitation, tracheostomy, and ventilator care, focusing on maximizing individual abilities, comfort, and independence to improve quality of life.

Rooms are fitted with high-dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall-mounted suction, and oxygen equipment, tailored to individual needs. Facilities include therapy areas, gardens, a gym, and a minibus.

What you will get:

• Hourly rate of £12.85 (excluding 12.07% holiday allowance uplift).
• Two-week paid induction.
• Free meals and parking.
• Mandatory training to ensure you can perform your duties effectively.
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote work-life balance.
• Optional pension contributions for your future security.

About your next employer:

You will work for an established, stable, and innovative company with over 8,000 employees and a broad approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, operates in 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding service users' welfare. A DBS check is required for all candidates.