Catering Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Elysium Healthcare Catering Assistant The closing date is 14 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 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 Rhodes Wood Hospital a service for young people with Eating Disorder conditions, where you will be working 37.5 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. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and your career. Theres 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. Main duties of the job As a Catering Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you will be part of a team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a service for young people with Eating Disorder conditions. You will work 37.5 hours a week assisting catering staff with the preparation and cooking of meals, maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. You will serve service users, staff, and visitors with food and beverages, liaise with dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals, and comply with operational hygiene standards. The role offers a calm working environment, opportunities for career development, and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, career progression opportunities, and wellbeing support. About us Elysium Healthcare is a healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivering care. They operate a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. They are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment as a Disability Confident employer and follow safer recruitment practices, ensuring the promotion and safeguarding of service users' welfare. Details Date posted 15 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,565 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1551371728 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Hertfordshire AL9 6NN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 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 Rhodes Wood Hospital a service for young people with Eating Disorder conditions, where you will be working 37.5 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 ca