263372 (LF) Catering Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is inviting applications for a part-time catering assistant role in Livingston, Scotland. The post is 2 days per week (Saturday 8am-4:20pm and Sunday 8am-5pm) with pay pro-rata to hours worked.

You will help prepare food and assist with kitchen, dining room and equipment hygiene and distribution of meals. The role requires adherence to food safety, teamwork and providing patient- and staff-centred catering.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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This is a 2 days per week post , Saturday 8am-4.20pm and Sunday 8am - 5pm

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

JOB PURPOSE

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.

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.

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.

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