Elysium Healthcare
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant – Ballington House, Leek
About the Role
Are you passionate about food and eager to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting by supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people?
Join Ballington House, a service for women with complex Mental Health needs, where you’ll work 37.5 hours per week with an established catering team. Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you’ll assist with meal preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support deliveries. The role also includes worthwhile social interactions across the service, ensuring a fulfilling and engaging workplace experience.
This role offers:
- A calm, pleasant working environment with manageable workloads
- Wide-ranging training courses to develop your career
- The opportunity to demonstrate capability, ambition, and dedication to grow within Elysium Healthcare
Key Responsibilities
As Catering Assistant, you will:
- Assist catering staff with meal preparation and cooking in line with company policies and procedures
- Serve service users, staff, and visitors with food and beverages
- Maintain storage procedures and ensure stock rotation
- Clean and store equipment, areas, and furniture properly
- Ensure operational hygiene standards, kitchen safety, and policy compliance
- Liaise with the dietitians regarding dietary needs and planned meals for service users
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Essential & Desirable Qualifications
| Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|
| Relevant Catering Qualification (desirable) | Preferred but not mandatory |
| Understanding of COSHH & HACCP | Compliance with hygiene standards |
| Experience in similar kitchen roles | Experience valueable |
| Numeracy & Literacy | Basic skills essential |
Location: Ballington Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire
ST13 5LW
About the Service – Ballington House
A 13-bedded Mental Health rehabilitation hospital providing care for women with complex mental health issues. The setting comprises three phases:
- Assessment – High needs support
- Rehabilitation – Focus on confidence and independence-building
- Transition to Community – Equipping the service user for community living
Your work will contribute to patient recovery, giving them structured support as they progress through these stages.
The multi-disciplinary team includes:
- Consultant Psychiatrists & Clinical Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Nurses, Support Workers
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Your role is pivotal in creating a heathy meal service within this supportive community-minded environment.
Salary & Benefits
Base Salary: £25,564.50 per year
Annual Leave:
- 33 days (including bank holidays) +
- Birthday off & extra leave options
- On-site/local parking & free subsidy for meals
Training & Development:
- Career progression support
- Access to diverse training courses
Wellbeing:
- Ely-Vatal rewards platform (discounts, savings, activities)
- Blue Light Card (collaborative offers)
- Life Assurance & Maternity Policy
- Stream (early wage access with financial support)
- 24/7 GP & second medical opinions
About Your Employer – Elysium Healthcare
Part of Ramsay Health Care (a global network of 86,000+ staff across 10 countries), Elysium Healthcare provides specialised services including:
- Mental Health
- Neurological & Learning Support
- Autism Services
- Children & Education Support
Values & Commitments:
- Safer recruitment practices
- Disability Confident Employer – Inclusive hiring practices
- Safeguarding responsibility (mandatory for all staff, verified via DBS checks)
Ready to make a difference? Apply today.
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