Job Title: Catering Assistant
Are you passionate about food and seeking a rewarding opportunity within a healthcare setting to help some of the most vulnerable people in society?
If so, join The Farndon Unit service for women with mental health and personality disorder diagnoses. 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 meal preparation, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. This role offers a great social aspect, allowing regular interaction 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 are 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.
Responsibilities:
* Assist catering staff with meal preparation and cooking according to policies and procedures.
* Serve food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors.
* Maintain storage procedures and stock rotation.
* Ensure all areas, equipment, and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
* Ensure the kitchen and related areas meet hygiene standards and comply with policies.
* Liaise with the wider team, including dietitians, regarding dietary and planned meals.
Requirements:
* Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
* Experience in a similar role.
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Location:
Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SW
About The Farndon Unit:
A purpose-built hospital providing low secure, rehabilitation, and acute inpatient services for women with mental health and personality disorder diagnoses. Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, disabled facilities, secure courtyard and garden, patient café, gym, salon, and activity hall.
Benefits:
* Annual salary of £25,057.50
* 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training
* Pension contributions
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
* Additional benefits including retail discounts and special offers
About Your Employer:
You will work for Elysium Healthcare, a stable and innovative company with over 8,000 employees and more than 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees across 10 countries.
We follow safer recruitment practices, are a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff must understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.
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