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Elysium Healthcare Bank Kitchen Assistant
The closing date is 31 October 2026
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? Become a valued member of our staff bank at The Bridge, a service for those with Neurological conditions in the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. As a Bank Kitchen 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 food and beverages. Maintaining storage
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? Become a valued member of our staff bank at The Bridge, a service for those with Neurological conditions. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you will enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. Your tasks will include assisting catering staff with the preparation and cooking of meals, serving service users, staff, and visitors, maintaining storage procedures, ensuring cleanliness, and liaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals.
About us
You 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 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 persons individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.11 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1552202503
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Middlesbrough
TS2 1SW
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?
Become a valued member of our staff bank at The Bridge, a service for those with Neurological conditions in the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries.
It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
As a Bank Kitchen 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:
Lower East Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS2 1SW
You will be working at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.
As a care centre, this service is a home from home offering en-suite accommodation and spacious communal areas with dedicated therapy spaces, where truly person-centred care is delivered and where each individual is at the heart of everything.
What you will get:
- Hourly rate of £13.11(Excluding 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
- Two-week paid induction
- Free meals and parking
- Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)
About your next employer:
You 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 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.
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?
Become a valued member of our staff bank at The Bridge, a service for those with Neurological conditions in the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries.
It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
As a Bank Kitchen 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:
Lower East Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS2 1SW
You will be working at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.
As a care centre, this service is a home from home offering en-suite accommodation and spacious communal areas with dedicated therapy spaces, where truly person-centred care is delivered and where each individual is at the heart of everything.
What you will get:
- Hourly rate of £13.11(Excluding 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
- Two-week paid induction
- Free meals and parking
- Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)
About your next employer:
You 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 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Middlesbrough
TS2 1SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Middlesbrough
TS2 1SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Elysium Healthcare
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.11 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1552202503
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Middlesbrough
TS2 1SW
United Kingdom
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