Catering Assistant: Healthcare Kitchen & Patient Meals

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

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.