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 The Bridge Care Centre a service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries 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. 

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: Lower East Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS2 1SW

You will be working at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Providing care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.

You will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. As a care centre, this service is a home from home offering ensuite accommodation and spacious communal areas with dedicated therapy spaces.

What you will get:

Hourly rate of £13.50 (including 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