231712 (EGPP) Catering Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health organization in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time catering assistant to ensure a high-quality, person-centered catering service. Responsibilities include food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and meal distribution. The role welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and requires relevant legal permission to work in the UK. The salary will be pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate relevant permission to work in the UK.
• Willingness to support a diverse workforce.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of food and service.
• Contribute to kitchen cleanliness and operation.
• Support portioning and distribution of meals.

Job description

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

To ensure the organisation provides patients, staff and visitors with a high quality person‑centred and safe catering service, assisting with the preparation of food stuffs and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms and all associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and service of the meals and snacks.

Please note: As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Steven Peterson on 0131 537 3502 or at [e-mail]