Bank 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?

Become a valued member of our staff bank at St Neots Neurological Centre a service for adults with neurological or mental health conditions in the role of Bank Catering Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.

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 enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. 

As a Bank 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.

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:

Location: Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridge, PE19 2JA

Join the team at St Neots Hospital providing care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment.

St Neots Hospital is located in the centre of town and provides assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and complex care for both males and females suffering from a broad range of neurological conditions, which is provided by a highly experienced team based on site. We have four separate wards within the hospitals which you would be based on. 

What you will get:

Hourly rate of £12.05 (plus 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)

Two-week paid induction

Free meals and parking

Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)

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’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure