Healthcare Catering Assistant - Growth & Free Meals

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (incl. bank)

Birthday off

Ely-Vate rewards platform

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Free meals

Onsite free parking

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Blue Light Card

Wage access via Stream

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team at Pinhoe View, Exeter, on a 21-hour weekly contract. You will assist with meal preparation, maintain hygiene, and help with deliveries in a calm, patient-centred environment.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will work closely with dietitians and catering staff, ensuring safety and quality in every service while benefiting from extensive training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist catering staff with preparation and cooking of meals in line with policies.
• Serve service users, staff and visitors with food and beverages.
• Maintain storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensure areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensure kitchen and related areas meet hygiene standards and comply with policies.
• Liaise with the wider team including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals.

Skills

Catering knowledge

COSHH & HACCP knowledge

Experience in similar role

Numeracy & literacy

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team at Pinhoe View, Exeter, on a 21-hour weekly contract. You will assist with meal preparation, maintain hygiene, and help with deliveries in a calm, patient-centred environment.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will work closely with dietitians and catering staff, ensuring safety and quality in every service while benefiting from extensive training and career development opportunities.