Catering Assistant – Make a Difference in Healthcare Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Birthday off

Ely-Vate platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Pension

Free meals

Free parking

Job summary

Rhodes Wood Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team in a healthcare setting for 37.5 hours per week.

You will assist with meal preparation, serving, stock rotation, hygiene, and liaising with dietitians to follow dietary plans; reporting to the Head Chef.

The role offers development opportunities, a strong team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days leave, birthday off, and access to Ely-Vate.

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

Numeracy

Literacy

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Experience in catering

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Rhodes Wood Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team in a healthcare setting for 37.5 hours per week.

You will assist with meal preparation, serving, stock rotation, hygiene, and liaising with dietitians to follow dietary plans; reporting to the Head Chef.

The role offers development opportunities, a strong team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days leave, birthday off, and access to Ely-Vate.