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?\n\nIf so, join Barnet Lane Clinic a service for women with a mental illness, where you will be working 37.5 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team.\n\nReporting 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. \n\nIt’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and your career. There’s 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.\n\n As a Catering Assistant you will be:\n\nAssisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.\n\nServing service users, staff and visitors with food and beverages.\n\nMaintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.\n\nEnsuring that all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.\n\nAs part of the catering team, ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.\n\nLiaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals \n\nTo be successful in this role, you'll need:\n\nRelevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)\n\nKnowledge of COSHH and HACCP\n\nExperience of working within similar role.\n\n Basic numeracy and literacy skills.\n\nWhere you will be working:\n\nLocation: Cornerstone House, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 3QU\n\nBarnet Lane Clinic is a 30-bed rehabilitation service for women with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. The service specialises in working with individuals who may have had placement breakdowns and need intensive review and support to help them move to more independent living.  \n\nWhat you will get:\n\nAnnual salary of £25,058\n\nThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!\n\nFree meals and parking\n\nWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.\n\nCareer development and training to help you achieve your career goals.\n\nPension contribution to secure your future.\n\nLife Assurance for added peace of mind.\n\nEnhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.\n\nThere is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.\n\n About your next employer:\n\nYou 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. \n\nElysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. \n\nElysium 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