About this role
Job summary Join Elysium Healthcare as a Catering Assistant nestled in the serene setting of Charlwood at Farmfield Hospital. This rewarding temporary role involves working 37.5 hours a week preparing meals and maintaining hygiene standards for adult men with challenging behaviours, mental health illnesses, and sometimes, forensic backgrounds. Youll play a crucial part in a cohesive kitchen team, directly reporting to the Head Chef and contributing to the holistic care environment by ensuring nutritional well-being through food preparation and service. Youll also have access to career development opportunities and comprehensive benefits designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a healthcare setting helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?
If so, join Farmfield Hospital a service for men who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours, where you will be working 37.5 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team.
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. You will prepare meals for service users, staff, and visitors while maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation. Youll ensure cleanliness and compliance with hygiene standards, whilst working closely with dietitians on meal planning.
About us Elysium Healthcare has a robust network of over 90 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurology, Learning Disabilities, and more. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with over 86,000 employees operating in 10 countries. Elysium Healthcare is distinctive in its commitment to inclusive and accessible recruitment aligned with the Disability Confident framework. This implies a profound responsibility towards safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. Employees benefit from an environment that not only encourages professional development but also places significant emphasis on well-being, with an array of benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a healthcare setting helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?
If so, join Farmfield Hospital a service for men who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours, where you will be working 37.5 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team.
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and your career. There’s huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
As a Catering Assistant you will be:
Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. Preparing meals for service users, staff and external professional visitors where necessary. 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 To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable) Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP Experience of working within similar role. Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Where you will be working:
Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN
You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, situated located next to Gatwick.
You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £25,057 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable). Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP. Experience of working within similar role. Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)