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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Catering Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Hertfordshire On-site full-time

Salary

£25,565 a year

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Description

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a service for young people with Eating Disorder conditions.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be working 37.5 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team, reporting to the Head Chef. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting catering staff with the preparation and cooking of meals
  • 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
  • Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Relevant Catering Qualification (desirable)
  • Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
  • Experience of working within a similar role
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills

In return, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Annual base salary of £25,565
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
  • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
  • Pension contribution
  • Free meals and parking

Skills

Required

  • COSHH
  • HACCP
  • catering qualification

Nice to have

  • relevant catering qualification
  • experience of working within a similar role

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0132-26-2440

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