Catering Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro rata salary

Free/subsidised meals

Onsite parking

Pension contribution

Career development

Blue Light Card

Job summary

St Mary's Hospital, operated by Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team. You will help prepare meals, serve users, maintain hygiene, and assist with deliveries.

The role offers a calm environment with opportunities for training and career development within a larger healthcare network. Applicants should have basic numeracy and literacy, with a relevant catering qualification desirable.

Qualifications

• Assisting catering staff with meal preparation and cooking.
• Serving meals to service users, staff and visitors.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring hygiene standards in all kitchen areas.
• Liaising with dietitians regarding dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking under supervision.
• Serve meals and beverages to users, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain stock control and storage procedures.
• Keep kitchen and related areas clean and hygienic.

Skills

Catering support

Food service

Hygiene standards

Stock control

Team liaison

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Education

Catering qualification (desirable)

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? If so, join St Marys Hospital a service for men aged 18 years and over who require a period of inpatient services (higher support needs as a Part time Catering Assistant, where you will be working 18 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. 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.
• 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 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.

St Mary's Hospital provides care and support for men aged 18 years and over who require a period of inpatient services (higher support needs) in a safe and caring environment. The hospital also offers specialised services for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), including Level 2 ABI rehabilitation, Low Secure ABI and Medium Secure ABI services, delivered within a structured setting. There is also an acute service which specialises in the assessment, treatment and stabilisation of individuals in crisis or suffering from significant mental health problems.

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 Pro Rata

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Pro Rata - 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