Catering Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £25,565

33 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Birthday off option

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Stream wage access

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Braeburn House, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team and help provide nutritious meals for service users. You will assist with preparation, serving, stock control, and cleanliness in a safe, compliant environment.

Reporting to the Head Chef, this role offers development opportunities, a supportive team, and a focus on high quality patient care. A DBS disclosure is required and there is a strong emphasis on safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a catering/hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Desirable catering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with preparation and cooking of meals per policy.
• Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverages.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring all areas and equipment meet hygiene standards.

Skills

Food service

Hygiene standards

COSHH/HACCP knowledge

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

Catering qualification (Desirable)

Job description

assionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a healthcare setting helping some of the most vulnerable people in society? If so, join Braeburn House a service for purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males with Mental Health illness, where you will be working 37.5 hours per 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. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. 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
• Working 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
• Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
• Experience of working within similar role
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

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.

Braeburn House, a modern purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males suffering from a primary diagnosis of a Mental Health illness that has already progressed in their journey of recovery but still require further support and intensive interventions.

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 salary of £25,565
• 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 meals and onsite free parking