Catering Assistant: Compassionate Healthcare Kitchen Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave including bank holidays

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access Stream

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Catering Assistant at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset. You will join a dedicated kitchen team, assisting with meal preparation, service to service users, staff and visitors, and maintaining hygiene and stock control.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development. You will work 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Head Chef, and contribute to a calm, safe kitchen.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Experience in similar role

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Catering Assistant at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset. You will join a dedicated kitchen team, assisting with meal preparation, service to service users, staff and visitors, and maintaining hygiene and stock control.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development. You will work 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Head Chef, and contribute to a calm, safe kitchen.