Catering Assistant: Hospital Kitchen | Free Meals & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Birthday off

Training and development

Ely-Vate platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access (Stream)

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Wellesley Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a dedicated kitchen team supporting people with mental health needs. The role involves meal prep, food service, stock management, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a 101-bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset).

You’ll report to the Head Chef and work 37.5 hours per week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, training opportunities, and on-site facilities including free/subsidised meals and parking.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serve meals to service users, staff and visitors.
• Maintain storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensure areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensure kitchen meets hygiene standards and policies.
• Liaise with dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals.

Skills

Catering qualification

COSHH and HACCP

Experience in catering

Numeracy and literacy

Job description

Wellesley Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a dedicated kitchen team supporting people with mental health needs. The role involves meal prep, food service, stock management, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a 101-bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset).

You’ll report to the Head Chef and work 37.5 hours per week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, training opportunities, and on-site facilities including free/subsidised meals and parking.