Catering Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting for a part-time catering assistant based at Vale of Leven Hospital. You will support patient meal services, plate meals at service points, and ensure ward and kitchen cleanliness in line with HACCP guidelines.

You will work 5.76 hours per week with shifts including Saturdays and Sundays, wear protective clothing, and follow food safety and health-and-safety regulations. The role offers NHS benefits and flexible working options where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or catering environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and handle cash accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering service to patients, staff and visitors.
• Plating patient meals and coordinating with nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and ward areas.

Skills

Food service

HACCP knowledge

Cleaning

Cash handling

Equipment operation

Tools

Burlodge Regen Oven

Dishwasher

Tablet

Cash register

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Your duties will include: working within the kitchen and ward area’s to provide an efficient, high quality catering service to patients, staff, and visitors. This includes taking patients food order’s, working alongside NHS staff, serving food at ward level, keeping all areas of the kitchen clean, replenishing supplies. There will be the use of economic and safe use of cleaning agents, following manufacturers recommended instructions. In this role you will be required to use electrical equipment. i.e Burlodge Regen Oven’ and, Dishwasher, Tablet, You are required to wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department and complete all daily/weekly sign off sheets for areas of work including HACCP paperwork There is the requirement for you have a flexible approach to daily routine.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Permanent Contract
• Part time Position 5.76 hours per week
• Location based in Vale of Leven Hospital
• Shift Pattern - Saturday- 16.15pm-19.15pm Sunday 16.15pm-19.01pm
• Supporting the delivery of catering services to patients, staff, visitors and for functions within the hospital.
• Regeneration of patients meals wither centrally or at ward level.
• Plating patient meals at the point of service as advised by nursing staff.
• Cleaning and wash-up of all equipment, machinery, and crockery associated with catering services.
• Assist food production staff with the basic preparation of meals.
• Undertake picking & packing of patient meal components.
• Support the overall delivery of patient meals to ward level.
• Comply with Food Hygiene Regulations with regard to food service.
• Comply with HACCP system in relation to equipment cleaning and departmental cleanliness.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and adhere to manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training.
• Report faulty equipment.
• Operate cash register at point of service and cash handling.
• Setting up, clearing and cleaning of the staff dining room for service.
• Record keeping associated with catering services, e.g. HACCP and temperature control, receipt and storage of supplies.
• Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis.
• Cleaning and replenishment of vending machines.
• Comply with all statutory and Sector procedures.
• Provide guidance to new members of staff relating to work practices.

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

Please see the attached Person Spec below.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.

For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.