Catering Assistant

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 Braeburn House a service for purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males with Mental Health illness, where you will be working 37.5 hours per 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 work at Braeburn House in Salford, a facility for males with Mental Health illnesses. This role is temporary and involves supporting chefs in meal preparation, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and assisting with deliveries. Youll be part of a kitchen team for 37.5 hours per week. The role offers the chance to interact regularly with people outside of the kitchen in a calm and pleasurable environment. Additionally, Elysium Healthcare offers various courses to help grow and develop your career if you demonstrate dedication and capability.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider with a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on mental health, neurological, learning disabilities and autism, and children and education. With over 8,000 employees, the organization is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network present in 10 countries employing more than 86,000 people. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment, following the disability confident employer standards, and ensures all staff promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. Opportunities for growth and mobility are available within its extensive service network.

Details

• Date posted: 21 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,565 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1540122431
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Salford, M6 7DU, United Kingdom

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 Braeburn House a service for purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males with Mental Health illness, where you will be working 37.5 hours per 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
• Working 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: Charles Street, Salford, Manchester, M6 7DU

You will be working at Braeburn House, a modern purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males suffering from a primary diagnosis of a Mental Health illness that have already progressed in their journey of recovery but still require further support and intensive interventions.

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 salary of £25,565
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – 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 meals and onsite 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.