Facilities Assistant (Catering)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated Catering Support Staff to enhance patient care at a modern hospital. This role involves assisting in catering services, meal preparation, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations. The position offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where training is provided. With competitive pay and generous benefits, this is an excellent chance to contribute to a vital service while developing your skills in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Leave Entitlements

Access to Discounts and Facilities

Enhancements for Unsociable Hours

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided on the job.
• Candidates should possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support catering services for patients and hospital functions.
• Assist with meal preparation and delivery to wards.
• Clean and maintain catering equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Food Hygiene Compliance

Job description

Job Title: Catering Support Staff

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We serve a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Shift Patterns

Various shifts are available from Monday to Friday, between 15:00-19:30. Please note, the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Role Overview

You will support the delivery of quality patient care at our new state-of-the-art adult acute and children’s hospital. Your responsibilities include:

1. Supporting catering services for patients and hospital functions.
2. Assisting with the regeneration and plating of patient meals, either centrally or at ward level.
3. Cleaning and washing all catering equipment, machinery, and crockery.
4. Assisting food production staff with basic meal preparation and packing patient meal components.
5. Supporting the overall delivery of patient meals to wards.

Qualifications and Skills

No formal qualifications or experience are required, as training will be provided on the job. Candidates should be able to work under pressure and possess good communication skills. Compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations is essential.

Additional Information

Salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours. For informal inquiries, contact Kath Callaghan, Catering Manager, at 0141 354 9363 or [e-mail]. Due to high response rates, the application process may close early.

Benefits and Inclusion

We offer competitive pay exceeding the living wage, enhancements for unsociable hours, generous leave entitlements, and access to discounts and facilities. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces community.

Application Notes

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