Catering Assistant

Nhsayrshireandarran; Ayr; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Catering Assistant for University Hospital Ayr. This entry-level role involves assisting in all aspects of catering including food preparation and customer service. Candidates must be physically fit and possess good communication skills, with a commitment to working in a team-focused, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in large scale catering.
• Ability to work hygienically with food.
• Must work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Maintain a hygienic work environment.
• Perform wash-up and cleaning duties.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Physical Fitness

Adaptability

Education

Standard Grade in English and Arithmetic or equivalent

Job description

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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 our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant based at University Hospital Ayr.

What You Will Do

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

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

• Be physically fit to meet the physical demands of the job
• Have good communication and customer care skills
• Have standard grade English and Arithmetic or equivalent
• Have experience of working in large scale catering
• Ability to work in a hygienic setting regarding all aspects of food handling
• Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adaptable You are required to be proficient in and have knowledge of or undertake training in
• Keep up-to-date with in role training to ensure health and safety requirements are maintained
  
  

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

8 hours per week.

Shift Details – 4hrs Saturday 4hrs Sunday 0745-1200/15

You must be able to work between 9.00am and 14.30pm

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Douglas Lindsay, Deputy Catering Manager (South) on 01292 61055 / [e-mail]

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 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 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 Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
• Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
  
  

Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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 Immigrations. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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