Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers a chance to contribute to patient care by ensuring meals are prepared and served in a clean, safe environment. As part of a supportive team, you will assist in plating meals and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative setting and values the importance of nutrition in healthcare. With flexible working hours and comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to start their career in healthcare catering.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Assist in plating patient meals as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy kitchen environment to support meal preparation.
• Follow instructions and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

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.

Hours of work: 6 hours per day, four days on, four days off, between 5.30am - 8.15pm.

As a catering assistant, you will work in the hospital’s busy kitchen as part of a large team to maintain a clean and safe environment and assist in plating patient meals. You should be able to work independently or as part of a team, follow instructions, and have good communication skills.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and comply with the Code of Conduct throughout employment.

An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Informal Enquiries: John Maclean, Catering Production Manager, Raigmore Hospital.
Tel: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, fostering a positive organizational culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, and Quality and teamwork.

Note: From 1 April 2024, NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours, with no pay change. This may temporarily involve up to 30 additional minutes per week until rosters adapt.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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