Catering Assistant

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?

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

If so, join Cotswold Spa a service for people with eating disorders, 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:

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• 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:

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• 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: Cotswold Spa, Station Road, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7DE

Cotswold Spa Hospital is a specialist eating disorder service located in Broadway, Worcestershire for young people aged between 13+ which offers both inpatient and day patient treatment programmes.

It is situated in the picturesque village of Broadway, Worcestershire, close to the Cotswold Way.

The service is for young people of all genders with an eating disorder, predominantly:

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• Bulimia Nervosa
  
• Anorexia Nervosa
  
• Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
  

The units have been specifically designed with the adolescent and young adult in mind. The interior design of the hospital is both contemporary and comfortable incorporating young people’s art.

 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: 

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• Annual base salary of £25,058
  
• 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 meals and 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. xwzovoh 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