Catering Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated kitchen team at Bere Clinic, supporting vulnerable individuals in a calm environment. As a Catering Assistant, you will prepare meals, maintain hygiene, and engage with service users. This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with meal preparation and cooking.
• Serving food and beverages to service users and staff.
• Maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of HACCP

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Job description

Introduction

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?

Join Bere Clinic, a service for people with Mental Health conditions, where you will work 37.5 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs in preparing meals, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and assisting 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, allowing you to manage your workload and career. There’s a wide range of courses available to help you grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability, and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be:

• Assisting catering staff with the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Serving food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring all areas, equipment, and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensuring the kitchen and related areas meet hygiene standards and comply with company policies.
• 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 in a similar role
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8QT

12-bed CAMHS service supporting young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders. An onsite school provides educational services while in care, supported by a full multidisciplinary team, offering a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,058
• 33 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer:

You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees, offering a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network across 10 countries employing over 86,000 people.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.