About this role
Job summary 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? Become a valued member of our staff bank at The Bridge, a service for those with Neurological conditions in the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant you will be: Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the companys policies and procedures. Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and bevera
Main duties of the job The role of Bank Kitchen Assistant with Elysium Healthcare at The Bridge focuses on providing support in a healthcare environment for people with neurological conditions. The job entails assisting catering staff in meal preparation, cooking, serving food and maintaining hygiene standards. This position offers a flexible schedule that allows shift selection to fit personal scheduling needs and involves maintaining cleanliness and stock management in the kitchen. Being part of a team, the assistant will interact beneficially with the wider team including dietitians for meal planning and dietary requirements. They offer a conducive working environment where employees can manage workloads effectively, contributing to a meaningful work setting. The successful candidate would contribute to creating meals and maintaining operational hygiene standards. This temporary post offers an hourly rate of £12.85, a two-week paid induction, free meals, and other benefits, aiming to ensure that the staff can perform to the be
About us Elysium Healthcare is a well-established organisation in the healthcare sector, known for its stable, dynamic, and flexible operational approach, employing over 8,000 individuals. With a widespread network featuring more than 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare extends its services in various disciplines like Mental Health, Neurology, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children's Education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, it operates globally across 10 countries with a workforce of over 86,000. Elysium emphasizes inclusive and accessible recruitment and thrives on delivering outstanding care through its multidisciplinary teams, ensuring every individual in its care is at the heart of the service. Staff joining Elysium can expect opportunities to develop and advance within this vast network. The organisation is committed to being a Disability Confident employer, ensuring safer recruitment practices are observed.
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?
Become a valued member of our staff bank at The Bridge, a service for those with Neurological conditions in the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries.
It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
As a Bank Kitchen Assistant you will be:
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 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:
Lower East Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS2 1SW
You will be working at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.
As a care centre, this service is a home from home offering en-suite accommodation and spacious communal areas with dedicated therapy spaces, where truly person-centred care is delivered and where each individual is at the heart of everything.
What you will get:
Hourly rate of £12.85 (Excluding 12.07% holiday allowance uplift) Two-week paid induction Free meals and parking Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional) About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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
Middlesbrough
TS2 1SW
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)