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 St Marys Hospital a service for men aged 18 years and over who require a period of inpatient services (higher support needs as a Part time Catering Assistant, where you will be working 18 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. As a Catering Assistant you will be: Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the companys policies and procedures. Serving service users, staff and visitors with foods and bev

Main duties of the job

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 St Marys Hospital, a service for men aged 18 years and over who require a period of inpatient services. As a Part-time Catering Assistant, you will be working 18 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs in meal preparation, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and assisting with deliveries. There is a great social aspect to this role where you can interact regularly with people outside the kitchen. In this calm and enjoyable working environment, youll be able to manage your workload and your career. Elysium Healthcare offers a range of courses to help grow and develop your career, supporting your aspirations and dedication to achieve career goals. Your responsibilities include assisting with food preparation in line with company policies, serving food and beverages, and maintaining storage and stock rotation. You are expected to ensure the kitchen meets hygiene standards, liaise with dietitians regarding meals, and adhere to all relevant procedures.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 30 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,564.50 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1570808288
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Warrington, WA2 8DB, 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 St Marys Hospital a service for men aged 18 years and over who require a period of inpatient services (higher support needs as a Part time Catering Assistant, where you will be working 18 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 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.

As a Catering Assistant you will be:

• 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 

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

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

Where you will be working:

Location:St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, WA2 8DB

St Mary’s Hospital provides care and support for men aged 18 years and over who require a period of inpatient services (higher support needs) in a safe and caring environment. The hospital also offers specialised services for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), including Level 2 ABI rehabilitation, Low Secure ABI and Medium Secure ABI services, delivered within a structured setting.

There is also an acute service which specialises in the assessment, treatment and stabilisation of individuals in crisis or suffering from significant mental health problems.

What You’ll Get 

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: 

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50 Pro Rata
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Pro Rata – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. 
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals 
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! 
• 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, to ensure you are the best you can be 
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time 
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future 
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking 

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an organisation with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With over 8,000 employees and a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium is a significant presence in the mental health, neurological, learning disabilities and autism, and children and education sectors. Elysium is committed to providing a safe and caring environment for those in need, offering specialised services for individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) as well as services addressing significant mental health issues. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium benefits from being part of a global network, extending its reach and influence across 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Committed to inclusive recruitment, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of its service users by following safer recruitment practices. Employees are continuously supported, and the organisation offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to meet their professional goals and care responsibilities.

Employer details

• Employer name: Elysium Healthcare
• Address: Elysium Healthcare, Warrington, WA2 8DB, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/