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? If so, join The Dean Neurological Centre a service for those with neurological conditions as a Part time Catering Assistant, where you will be working 30 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. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and your career. Theres 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 companys policies
Main duties of the job Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity within a healthcare setting? Join the Dean Neurological Centre as a Part-Time Catering Assistant, where you will work 30 hours a week with a dedicated kitchen team. Your role includes supporting the chefs, maintaining a clean work environment, and assisting with deliveries. Enjoy the social aspects of the job, interacting with people outside the kitchen. The environment is calm, allowing you to manage your workload and career. Elysium Healthcare offers support and opportunities to achieve your career goals. Duties include assisting with meal preparation, serving food and beverages, maintaining storage and stock rotation, ensuring operational hygiene standards, and liaising with dietitians about planned meals. To succeed, a relevant catering qualification is desirable, and knowledge of COSHH and HACCP is needed. You should have experience in a similar role, with basic numeracy and literacy skills. The Dean Neurological Centre is located in Gloucester, offering specialist nursing for people with complex long-term neurological conditions.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a renowned service provider with over 8,000 employees, covering various healthcare needs. They operate a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, specializing in mental health, neurological care, learning disabilities, autism, and more. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global presence in 10 countries and employing more than 86,000 people worldwide. They follow the recruitment of staff with a commitment to inclusive and accessible hiring practices. The organization promotes the welfare and safeguarding of service users, requiring a DBS disclosure for all candidates. Elysium Healthcare provides a unique approach to the delivery of care, offering career growth and development opportunities to employees across disciplines. The institution is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing and future of its staff through comprehensive benefits, career development, wellbeing, and more.
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 The Dean Neurological Centre a service for those with neurological conditions as a Part time Catering Assistant, where you will be working 30 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. 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:
Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EE
The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham with good transport links.
The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability.
It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.
Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus
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 £20,046 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. (Pro-Rata) 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 meals and onsite 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 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 in a 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
Gloucester
GL2 9EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)