Bank Catering Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service in Scotland is looking for a Bank Catering Assistant to work at University Hospital Ayr. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation and delivery, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness in catering services. Candidates should possess good communication and practical skills, as well as a desire to complete the Food Hygiene Certificate within the first three months of employment. The position is offered on a permanent bank contract, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Desirable to have previous experience in a large scale catering environment.
• Must complete Food Hygiene Certificate within first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of food preparation and delivery.
• Perform wash-up cleaning duties related to catering services.
• Provide catering services to patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Practical skills

Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)

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.

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).

Position

Bank Catering Assistant based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do

You will work as part of the Catering Production & Services Team, working within all areas, assisting in all aspects of food preparation, delivery, service, wash-up cleaning duties relating to the provision of catering services to Patients, Staff, Visitors and for functions.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills are essential. Desirable for current Food Hygiene Certificate, or essential to complete with the first 3 months of employment. Desirable previous experience of working within a large scale catering environment would be an advantage, however full training will be given. All preferred candidates must attend a corporate induction programme before commencement of employment; thereafter an ongoing program of mandatory and statutory training.

Hours and Shift Pattern

AAWR, Bank. This post is offered on a permanent Bank contract.

Additional information for overseas candidates

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 within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

Additional information for all candidates

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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 UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Contact

For more information please contact Wendy Bone, Interim Catering Manager ([e-mail], Telephone [phone]).