Caring Hospital Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway invites applications for Food Service Assistants to join the Catering Team at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals to patients and support ward meal delivery with a focus on high standards of hygiene and patient experience.

Full induction and on-the-job training are provided. Various shifts are available across the service, including early starts and evening finishes, with a supportive team environment and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work in a busy environment.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of service.
• Can follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Basic IT skills.
• Previous catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and meal service
• Serving meals to patients
• Supporting ward meal delivery services
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
• Operating catering equipment following appropriate training
• Assisting with stock control
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide an excellent customer experience

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Service minded

Food hygiene knowledge

Basic IT skills

Previous catering experience

Job description

NHS Dumfries and Galloway invites applications for Food Service Assistants to join the Catering Team at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals to patients and support ward meal delivery with a focus on high standards of hygiene and patient experience.

Full induction and on-the-job training are provided. Various shifts are available across the service, including early starts and evening finishes, with a supportive team environment and