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Join a new catering team as a Catering Assistant at a brand-new service, The Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell. You’ll report to the Head Chef and support chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries.Â
If you’re looking for a positive environment for your catering career, then being a Catering Assistant here will tick all the boxes. You’ll work 37.5 hours a week on a flexible shift pattern of 08:00-16:00 or 10:00-18:00, so you’ll get to enjoy your evenings! The shift pattern includes working two weekends per month. Â
This is more than just helping in the kitchen. It’s being part of providing food for service users (patients) who rely on nutritional and tasty meals, also all site staff – your colleagues - and visitors daily. It’s a social role where you’ll get to serve and engage with everyone at the service.Â
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensure all areas/equipment within the catering department are cleaned using appropriate chemicals and following manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve patients, staff and visitors with food and beverages in a professional and customer friendly manner.
- Assist with checking incoming supplies and storing them appropriately.Â
- Ensure all pots, crockery, etc. are cleaned, and stored appropriately.
- Ensure that all duties are carried out efficiently and effectively to aid the production, distribution of the hospitality service.
- Participate in the control of the kitchen paperwork.
To be successful as a Catering Assistant, you'll need:
- Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
- Experience of working within similar role
- Knowledge of Basic Food Preparation (essential)
- Knowledge of menu planning and costing
Where you will be working:
The Lakefields Neurological Centre is a brand-new 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care.Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.
What you will get:
- Annual salary of ÂŁ23,692.50
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – 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, special offers 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.Â
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Â
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
