Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting a 25-hour Catering Assistant/Cook for the kitchen at County Community Hospital, Invergordon. The role covers a variety of hours 07:30–18:00, seven days a week on a rotational basis, and involves assisting the senior cook with patient and staff meals and running catering in the absence of the senior cook.

Applicants should have cooking experience in a similar environment and City & Guilds/SCPTVEC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent; strong communication and organisational skills

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a similar environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior cook in the preparation of all patient and staff meals.
• Take responsibility for the running of the catering service in the absence of the senior cook.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication

Organisation

Education

City & Guilds/SCPTVEC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

A 25HR CATERING ASSISTANT/COOK POST WORKING A VARIETY OF HOURS BETWEEN 07.30AM – 6.00PM MONDAY – SUNDAY (5/7 ON A ROTATIONAL BASIS) HAS ARISEN WITHIN OUR BUSY KITCHEN IN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INVERGORDON.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL WORK AS PART OF A TEAM ASSISTING THE SENIOR COOK IN THE PREPARATION OF ALL PATIENT AND STAFF MEALS ASSUMING FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RUNNING OF THE CATERING SERVICE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE SENIOR COOK.

APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE PREVIOUS COOKING EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ENVIRONMENT CITY & GUILDS/SCPTVEC/SVQ LEVEL 3 OR EQUIVALANT.

GOOD COMMUNICATION AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL.

informal enquiries can be made to: Marion Maclean, Facilities Support Manager, on [e-mail]; or by telephone on 01463 706964.

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.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork