Catering Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Catering Assistant for University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves food preparation and service to patients and staff, with full training provided. Successful candidates will be organised, have good communication skills, and ideally hold a Food Hygiene Certificate.

Qualifications

• Organised person, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Desirable to have previous experience in large scale catering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of food preparation and delivery.
• Perform washup/cleaning duties for catering services.
• Operation of tills and front of house duties.

Skills

Kitchen management skills

Communication

Education

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Catering Assistant based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

You will work as part of the Catering Production & Services Team, assisting in all aspects of food preparation, delivery, service, washup/cleaning duties relating to the provision of catering services to Patients, Staff, Visitors and for functions including till operation and front of house duties.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You will be an organised person with kitchen management skills. Experience in large scale catering, preferably within NHS would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential

Desirable for current Food Hygiene Certificate, or essential to complete with the first 3 months of employment. Desirable previous experience of working within a large scale catering environment would be an advantage, full training will be given.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours/Shift Pattern:

13.57 hours per week.

Post 1: 1645-2030, 7 on 7 off

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

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 do 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. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ALL FOR CANDIDATES

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.

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