260841 (GH) Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a part-time catering assistant to support the preparation of food, help maintain the cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms and equipment, and assist with the production, portioning and service of meals and snacks. Based in Livingston, UK, the role offers flexible shifts across days, weekends and evenings with a pro-rata salary.

Shifts are 5 days over 7, with early and late options (7am–2:30pm or 12:30–8:30pm).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of food stuffs and contribute to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms and all associated equipment.
• Support the production, portioning, distribution and service of the meals and snacks.

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.

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.

Shifts are - Days, Weekends, Evenings, - This is a 5 days over 7 post, Mon to Fri , alternative shifts, early shift 7am -2.30pm and 12.30- 8.30pm.

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For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact [e-mail] or 01506 52135.

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

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

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 Immigrations 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.

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.