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? If so, join Bere Clinic a service for young people aged 12-18 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 rsquo;s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. It rsquo;s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you rsquo;ll be able to manage your workload and your career. There rsquo;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 rsquo;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 rsquo;s policies and procedures. Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals To be successful in this role, you #39;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: Address: Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT You rsquo;ll provide care and support to young people aged 12-18 with Eating Disorders or an eating difficulty with a co-morbid presentation for example mental health or psychological issues, such as depression, OCD or anxiety or self-harm. Bere Clinic has 12 spacious en-suite bedrooms. Each bedroom is finished to a high standard and young people are encouraged to personalise their spaces. There are spacious communal areas, a lounge and a separate dining area along with a large activity room and smaller spaces for individual, group, and family sessions. You rsquo;ll be part of a culture that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and where recovery and compassion is at the heart of the service. What you will get: Annual salary of GBP22,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave ndash; plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person rsquo;s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure