Catering Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alfreton is seeking a catering assistant to support meal preparation and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen. Successful candidates will help serve meals and ensure a clean working environment, with a focus on supporting users and visitors. A relevant catering qualification is preferred, and applicants should have experience in a similar role. The position offers a salary of £25,058 annually and access to various benefits, including training and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Annual salary of £25,058

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Career development and training

Access to Rewards & Benefits platform

Wellbeing support

Access to Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Instant access to earned wages

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

Onsite/local free parking

Qualifications

• Desirable to have a Catering Qualification.
• Experience of working within a similar role is preferred.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist catering staff in meal preparation and cooking.
• Serve food and beverages to users, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain storage and stock rotation procedures.
• Clean and store all areas and equipment properly.
• Ensure hygiene standards comply with company policies.
• Liaise with dietitians regarding dietary needs.

Skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of HACCP

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Experience in a similar role

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the policies and procedures
• Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverages
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation
• Ensuring that all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly
• 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
• Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals

Qualifications

• Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
• Experience of working within a similar role
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

About the Service

Elysium Healthcare has 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.

Salary and Hours

Annual Salary of £25,058. 37.5 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. There's a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. It's a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you'll be able to manage your workload and your career. There's huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £25,058
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking