Catering Assistant ( 9 months Fixed Term)

Job Advertisement: Catering Assistant (9 Months Fixed-Term)

Position Overview

• Agency Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing on behalf of Adderley Green / Elysium Healthcare)

• Location: Dividy Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0TN

• Position: Catering Assistant (9 Months Fixed-Term)

• Salary: Annual base salary of £26,564.50

• Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time (Sponsorship is not available).

Introduction

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Adderley Green to source a passionate and dedicated Catering Assistant. Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist healthcare setting, helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?

Join our established kitchen team at Adderley Green in Stoke-on-Trent! Working in a calm and pleasant environment reporting to the Head Chef, you will help prepare meals, support kitchen operations, and enjoy fantastic social interactions with service users, staff, and visitors.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist the catering staff with the preparation and cooking of nutritious meals in full compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Serve food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors with a warm, professional approach.

• Maintain strict storage procedures, effective stock rotation, and general kitchen organization.

• Ensure all areas, kitchen equipment, and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and stored correctly to meet high operational hygiene standards.

• Liaise closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, regarding specialised dietary requirements and planned meals.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant Catering Qualification (desirable).

• Working knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and HACCP principles.

• Previous experience working within a similar kitchen or catering environment.

• Good basic numeracy and literacy skills.

• A proactive, cooperative, and friendly attitude with a passion for food service.

Where You Will Be Working

Adderley Green is a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service in Stoke-on-Trent for adults over 18 with complex neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. The facility features extensive resources and a full interdisciplinary team working collaboratively to deliver person-centred care, allowing residents to undergo structured reviews and work toward targeted, monitored recovery goals.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary: Annual base salary of £26,564.50.

• Generous Leave: The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off, with options to purchase additional leave.

• Perks & Discounts: Access to the Ely-Vate savings platform and a Blue Light Card.

• Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions, Life Assurance, and Stream (instant access to earned wages when needed).

• Health & Support: 24/7 GP service, second medical opinions, and comprehensive wellbeing support activities.

• Onsite Perks: Free meals and free onsite parking.

• Career Growth: Continuous professional development and training courses to help you achieve your career goals.