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 Thornford Park Hospital, a service for males with mental illness/complex care needs, where you will work 37.5 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team.
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs in preparing meals, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and assisting with deliveries. This role offers a great social aspect, allowing you to interact regularly with people outside the kitchen.
It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you can manage your workload and develop your career. A wide range of courses is available to support your growth. If you have the aspiration, capability, and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
As a Catering Assistant, you will be:
* Assisting catering staff with meal preparation and cooking according to company policies and procedures.
* Serving food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors.
* Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
* Ensuring all areas, equipment, and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
* Meeting operational hygiene standards in the kitchen and related areas, complying with company policies.
* 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 in a similar role
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Where you will be working:
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Thornford Park offers a combination of medium and low secure units and rehabilitation flats, supporting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation through a seamless internal care pathway.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide personalized assessment and treatment programs for males with mental illness/complex care needs, including those with personality disorders. Some service users may have histories of offending or have previously failed placements.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £25,057.50
* 33 days of annual leave plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to maintain work-life balance
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contributions
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.
About your next employer:
You will work for an established, stable, and agile organization with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, there are ample opportunities for growth.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.
Elysium Healthcare adheres to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.
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