Catering Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Catering Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team, preparing meals for patients and visitors while adhering to the highest standards of hygiene and care. With comprehensive training provided, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be well-educated and have a smart appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Assist in the preparation of meals for patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

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.

Catering Assistant Position

A Catering Assistant post working between 2pm – 6pm, Monday - Thursday, has arisen within our busy kitchen. The role involves working as part of a team to maintain a clean, safe working environment and assisting in the preparation of all patient, staff, and visitor meals.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions, and possess good communication skills.

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

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

Applicants must be well-educated, of a smart appearance, and have good customer communication skills. You will need to meet the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and adhere to the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

For informal enquiries, contact Marion Maclean at marion.acmlean@nhs or call 01463 706964.

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. The organization promotes a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be reflected in this and future job adverts. Some service areas may require temporary additional hours up to 30 minutes per week, paid accordingly, until the new schedule is adopted. For questions, contact the recruiting board.