Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to join a dedicated team in providing quality care for older adults. This role is perfect for enthusiastic individuals looking to make a difference in a supportive environment. With flexible hours and the chance to receive essential training in food hygiene, you'll play a key role in ensuring the well-being of residents. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality and diversity, where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal provision and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow infection control guidelines during food preparation.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Provision

Kitchen Cleanliness

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Training

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our dedicated team.

Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 older adults, and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our friendly, dedicated team working with our residents.

We are looking for an enthusiastic catering assistant to join our team. Experience is preferred but not essential, as training can be provided. The role involves meal provision 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 at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, an area of 12,500 square miles, and promotes a positive environment aligned with NHS and Social Care values:

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty, and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be reflected in this and future job adverts. Temporary additional hours may be required until the new schedule is adopted across all service areas. For questions, contact the recruiting board.

Job Details

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

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