Support Services Assistant Catering Services

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Nova Scotia; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for catering staff to assist in food preparation and service within a vibrant team. The role involves ensuring hygiene and cleanliness, delivering services, and maintaining high standards while interacting with patients. This is a part-time position with a flexible shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• At least two references required.
• Significant contact with patients; therefore, communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, service, wash-up, and cleaning duties.
• Maintain high standards of personal and food hygiene.
• Deliver dining services to patients and manage supplies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Position Details:

• Hours: 20 hours per week for each post
• Shift Pattern 1: Mon-Fri 0800-1200
• Shift Pattern 2: Mon-Fri 1200-1600
• This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) cannot provide Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).
• This post may close early depending on response volume. Please submit your application promptly.

Working as part of the Catering Team, you will assist in food preparation, service, wash-up, and cleaning duties related to catering services for patients, staff, visitors, and functions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all aspects of kitchen cleaning are completed according to work schedules
• Clean and wash all catering equipment, machinery, and crockery
• Assist in food preparation and service
• Receive, store, and manage supplies
• Remove and dispose of waste appropriately
• Report faults to your supervisor
• Maintain high standards of personal and food hygiene
• Deliver dining services to patients, staff, visitors, and functions, including menu collation at ward level
• Handle cash transactions responsibly
• Operate equipment only as instructed
• Work safely and considerately around others
• Follow all statutory and divisional procedures

Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

Good communication skills are essential as the role involves significant contact with patients. Training, including a 3-day induction, will be provided prior to starting.

You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of employment and be able to provide at least two references from your current or most recent employment or education covering the last 3 years. Applications lacking this information will not be shortlisted.

For informal inquiries, contact David Cosgrove at 0141 355 1391 or [e-mail].

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We promote inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, we support applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills and experience during recruitment.

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