Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Job summary

NHS Scotland is hiring a Catering Assistant based at University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves assisting in food preparation, delivery, service and washing up for patients, staff, visitors and events.

It operates 1130–1530 on a 7 on/7 off pattern and is offered on a permanent basis. The post focuses on patient meals; responsibilities include serving meals, cleaning serving areas and equipment, and maintaining hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital catering is preferred or required.
• Desirable to have a Food Hygiene Certificate, or complete within 3 months of employment.
• Attend Corporate Induction program and Mandatory and Statutory training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of food preparation, delivery, service and wash-up for patients, staff, visitors and functions.
• Serve patient meals and maintain serving areas and equipment.
• Clean patient meal trolleys, trays and crockery.

Skills

Food service

Food hygiene awareness

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Scotland 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.

NHS Scotland 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 are 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.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a catering assistant based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours

1130-1530/0 7 on 7 off

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What You Will Do

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

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

This post is predominantly based on our patient lunch service and involves the serving of all patient meals, the cleaning of the serving area/equipment and the cleaning of all patient meal trolleys and trays, crockery etc.

Desirable for current Food Hygiene Certificate, or essential to complete with the first 3 months of employment.

All preferred candidates must attend a Corporate Induction program and undertake Mandatory and Statutory training.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

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 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.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.