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 Limes a service for men with Personality Disorders and a Mental Health illness in the role of Bank Catering 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 Catering 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 beverages
Main duties of the job The role of a Bank Catering Assistant at Elysium Healthcare involves working within a healthcare setting at The Limes, a service dedicated to men with Personality Disorders and Mental Health illnesses. The assistant will support the chefs, maintain a clean and safe environment, handle deliveries, and serve meals. The job is flexible, allowing the assistant to choose shifts, providing an enjoyable work environment with a social aspect. Main duties include assisting in meal preparation, serving food, maintaining storage and hygiene standards, and liaising with dietitians regarding meals. Relevant catering qualifications are desirable, along with knowledge of COSHH and HACCP, basic numeracy and literacy skills, and experience in a similar role.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees, offering a unique approach to care delivery across more than 80 services in England and Wales. These services span areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, offering employees opportunities for growth and advancement. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment and provides well-rounded staff support. They emphasize the responsibility of staff to safeguard the welfare of service users and adhere to safer recruitment practices. A DBS disclosure is mandatory for all candidates.
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 Limes a service for men with Personality Disorders and a Mental Health illness in the role of Bank Catering 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 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 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:
Location: The Limes, Main Street, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9HD
Join the team at The Limes and provide care for men with Personality Disorders and a Mental Health illness in a diverse service that promotes increased independence and community living.
What you will get:
Hourly rate of £14.40 (including 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:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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
Mansfield
NG20 9HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)