Catering Assistant

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is hiring a Catering Assistant to work mainly in the prep meal kitchen and serve patients with prompt, efficient service. You will maintain quality food standards and work as part of a catering team, bringing a friendly attitude and strong patient-service focus.

Flexibility is required, with shifts 7 on 7 off, 0730-1330. Training in Food Hygiene will be provided if needed, and induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland must be met.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• 1 class patient service skills relevant to this post.

Responsibilities

• Based in the prep meal kitchen delivering a high volume of patient meals with quality service.
• Maintain high food quality and product standards for patients.
• Work within a catering team with a positive, flexible attitude.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Patient service

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Job description

As a Catering Assistant you will be based mainly in the prep meal Kitchen. You will deal with a high volume of patients whilst still maintain the high quality and service standards required. You will have a proven track record of working in a similar establishment with a team of catering staff, with a ‘can do attitude’. You will ensure that our patients will receive a prompt efficient service, quality food and products ensuring that you deliver a friendly attitude.

Applicants will have the ability to work as part of a team, have good interpersonal skills, and 1 class patient service skills relevant to this post.

An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable for this post however full training will be given and you will be expected to sit your Food Hygiene Certificate within 3 months of taking up post if you don’t already possess this.

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.

The post holder will report to the Facilities Supervisor for the National Treatment Centre and will have day to day responsibility to ensure that all cleaning standards, procedures & process are followed.

There might be occasions where you could be asked to work in the Raigmore Hospital site.

Previous experience desirable although full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

You will need to be flexible, committed and have a positive attitude to work.

You will be required to work Thursday to Wednesday 7 on 7 off shifts from 0730-1330, weekend enhancements will be paid.

Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

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.

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