Bank Catering Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Isle of Whithorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant for a permanent post in the Catering Services Department. This role involves food preparation and service, with training provided for those without prior experience. The successful candidate will enjoy enhanced pay rates for weekends, generous annual leave, and will be enrolled in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced rates of pay for weekend working

Generous annual leave entitlements

Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme

Access to paid special leave

Occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions

Qualifications

• Previous experience advantageous but not necessary.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Positive and flexible approach required.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and service.
• Counter service and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

NHS Scotland Equality Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Catering Services Department

Location: Ospadal Uibhist Agus Bharraigh, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA

Position: Bank Catering Assistant

Type: Permanent Post

Band: 2 - £24,647 to £26,736 pro rata

Allowance: Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

Job Description

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team. Previous experience is advantageous but not necessary as training will be provided. Responsibilities include food preparation, food service, counter service, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the department. A positive and flexible approach, along with good communication skills, is essential.

Additional Benefits

• Enhanced rates of pay for weekend working
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
• Access to paid special leave as a Carer Positive employer
• Occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions

Further Information

For more details or an informal discussion, please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital at Tel: [phone] or [e-mail].

The successful candidate will need to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). Note that this post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies are listed on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/.

For further queries, please call Tel: [phone].

Closing Date: 28/05/2025