Catering Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of Catering Assistants at NHS Scotland's Victoria Hospital and Whyteman’s Brae Hospital. This role involves working various shifts, including weekends, ensuring high standards in a large-scale catering environment. Applicants should possess vital communication skills and relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Family-friendly policies

Commitment to reasonable adjustments for candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in a large-scale catering environment is essential.
• Experience in food regeneration and allergens is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively in a team within the catering department.
• Ensure food hygiene standards are met.
• Assist with food presentation and service.

Skills

Effective communication

Neat and tidy appearance

Cheerful disposition

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Location: Victoria Hospital and Whyteman’s Brae Hospital, Kirkcaldy

An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within the Catering Department. We are currently recruiting Catering Assistants to work at Victoria Hospital and Whyteman’s Brae Hospital. These positions include weekend working.

You should have a neat and tidy appearance, a cheerful disposition, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers. Experience in a large-scale catering environment is essential, along with a basic food hygiene certificate. Experience in food regeneration, presentation, and allergens is desirable.

Post details:

• Post 1: 37 hours/week, 5 days over 7, with weekend shift enhancements. Shifts between 10:00 am – 7:30 pm.
• Post 2: 25 hours/week, 5 days from 7, with weekend shift enhancements. Shifts either 10:00 am – 3:00 pm or 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
• Post 3: 14.8 hours/week, weekends only, with enhancements. Shifts 10:00 am – 6:45 pm with a 1¾ hour break.

Please specify clearly in your application which post you are applying for.

This role does not qualify for a skilled worker visa/sponsorship.

The salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

For informal enquiries, contact Elaine Woodward at [phone] ext 28964.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees can work legally in the UK. If you are not UK or Irish, confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.

From 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to PVG scheme membership. Changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and are committed to reasonable adjustments for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates.

NHS Scotland aims for a truly representative workforce where all employees feel respected and can perform their best.