Catering Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Birthday off

Training and development

Ely-Vate platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access (Stream)

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Wellesley Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a dedicated kitchen team supporting people with mental health needs. The role involves meal prep, food service, stock management, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a 101-bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset).

You’ll report to the Head Chef and work 37.5 hours per week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, training opportunities, and on-site facilities including free/subsidised meals and parking.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serve meals to service users, staff and visitors.
• Maintain storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensure areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensure kitchen meets hygiene standards and policies.
• Liaise with dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals.

Skills

Catering qualification

COSHH and HACCP

Experience in catering

Numeracy and literacy

Job description

Are you passionate about food and take pride in creating a clean, welcoming environment? Looking for a rewarding role where your work genuinely makes a difference?

Join Wellesley Hospital, where you'll be part of a dedicated kitchen team supporting people with mental health needs. Working 37.5 hours per week, you'll help provide nutritious meals and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, contributing to the wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting meal preparation, food service, stock management and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment. You'll also enjoy regular interaction with service users, colleagues and visitors, making this a varied and sociable role.

It's a calm and supportive working environment where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career. With access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, we'll support you to achieve your goals and grow with Elysium Healthcare.

As a Catering Assistant You Will Be

• Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s 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

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

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

Where You Will Be Working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• 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

About Your Next Employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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