228293 Hotel Service Assistant

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY; Langholm; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking candidates for two vacancies in their Hotel Services Team. The role involves assisting with food preparation and ensuring cleanliness in the hospital. Ideal candidates should have experience in food service and the ability to uphold hygiene standards. The positions require flexibility with hours, including potential weekend shifts.

Benefits

Free unlimited parking at hospital sites

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service.
• Ability to assist in maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service duties.
• Maintain cleanliness in hospital settings.

Job description

Overview

Two vacancies have arisen within the Hotel Services Team assisting in all aspects of food preparation and service duties related to the provision of a high quality catering service to patients, staff and visitors. Also within domestic duties to keep the hospital to a high standard of cleanliness.

Details

Both posts are 20 hours per week and may involve weekend working on a rolling rota. The earliest start would be 6.00am and latest finish 7.00pm. The post will be predominately based at Thomas Hope Hospital but on occasion you may be required to work in other Community Hospitals.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries to - [e-mail]

Work Visa and Right to Work

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Application Process

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• Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

Additional Information

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of 1 April 2025 to PVG scheme membership may apply. If you are successful you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team.

Equality and Diversity

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Public Protection

PUBLIC PROTECTION Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHSDG policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

International Candidates

Additional Information For International Candidates

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website

Note It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC).