Catering Assistant Part Time in Gloucester

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? If so, join The Dean Neurological Centre, a service for those with neurological conditions as a part‑time Catering Assistant, where you will be working 30 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team. 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 your career. There’s a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• As 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.

Qualifications:

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

Location: Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EE

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds and operates 24‑hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long‑term neurological conditions. It specialises in slow‑stream rehabilitation, providing high‑dependency equipment and well‑equipped therapy facilities, including gardens, gym and a minibus.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary of £20,046
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave.
• 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.
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Pension contribution.
• Free meals and onsite free parking.

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.