Catering Assistant

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,564 - 28,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank/h

Career development

Free meals

Parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is recruiting for a Catering Assistant at St Mary’s Hospital, Warrington, to support the Head Chef in preparing meals and handling deliveries in a healthcare setting. The role involves serving patients, staff and visitors while maintaining high hygiene standards in a 37.5-hour week position.

The hospital emphasizes training and career growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive multidisciplinary team to help you progress in your catering career.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Experience of working within similar role.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with preparation and deliveries of meals.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene to company policies.
• Serve patients, staff and visitors with meals and beverages.
• Liaise with dietitians regarding dietary needs and meals planning.
• Assist with stock management and storage procedures.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Experience in similar role

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 mental health and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation for adult men, alongside a male Acute Mental Health Ward, where you will be working 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. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and your career. Theres 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 ...

Main duties of the job

As a Catering Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you'll be joining a team at St Mary's Hospital, focusing on providing meals and maintaining high standards in a healthcare setting. The role involves working alongside the Head Chef to prepare meals, assist with deliveries, and ensure the kitchen's cleanliness and hygiene adhere to company policies. In this 37.5-hour week position, you play a crucial role in serving patients, staff, and visitors. Additionally, you will liaise with dietitians to accommodate dietary needs and help with stock management. Elysium prioritizes career growth and work-life balance, offering numerous training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary of £25,564.50 and 33 days of annual leave. The position requires some relevant experience and knowledge of COSHH and HACCP guidelines, as well as basic literacy and numeracy skills. Qualifications are preferred but not mandatory.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a notable employer with over 8,000 employees and a vast network of over 80 services across England and Wales. Specializing in mental health, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, autism, and children's education, Elysium offers numerous career growth opportunities within its healthcare framework. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, an expansive global network present in 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people. Elysium emphasizes the well-being and development of its staff, building dedicated teams that deliver quality care. As a Disability Confident employer, it is committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of its service users. All potential employees must undergo a DBS disclosure, ensuring a reliable and secure working environment for everyone involved. This strong foundation and global backing allow Elysium to maintain high standards and provide exceptional care across its facilities.

Job responsibilities

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

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

• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
• Experience of working within similar role.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Where you will be working:

You will be based at St Mary's Hospital, Warrington, a specialist service providing mental health and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation for adult men, alongside a male Acute Mental Health Ward.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help individuals with complex needs progress through their recovery journey in a safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment. The hospital also offers a range of therapeutic and wellbeing facilities, including a gym and structured activity programmes, providing opportunities to make a meaningful difference every day.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.