Catering Assistant

NHS Highland; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic catering assistant to join a dedicated team providing care for older adults. This role offers flexibility in hours and includes training in food hygiene, making it ideal for those looking to start a career in catering. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will enhance the lives of residents. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about food service and care, eager to learn and grow within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential; training provided.
• Role involves preparing meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow infection control guidelines in daily tasks.

Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Cleanliness

Infection Control Guidelines

Elementary Food Hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Training

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic catering assistant to join our dedicated team at Mains House, which provides nursing and residential care for 25 older adults. Experience is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided. The role involves preparing meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness following infection control guidelines. Successful candidates will undergo elementary food hygiene training. Hours are flexible between 08:00 and 18:30 over 7 days.

For more information, please contact Shirley Christie via email or telephone at 01540 673888.

Please note, this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa, and NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. We aim to foster a positive culture supported by a conducive environment.

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. Some service areas may require temporary additional hours, for which pay will be provided.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare