Catering Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Catering Assistant for University Hospital Ayr. The role involves assisting with food preparation and service for patients and staff in a caring environment. The position requires good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in large scale catering is essential.
• Must be physically fit to meet the demands of the job.
• Ability to work in a hygienic setting regarding food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, delivery, and service duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food handling.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer care skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Standard grade English and Arithmetic or equivalent

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 Catering Assistant based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

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

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:

• Be physically fit to meet the physical demands of the job
• Have good communication and customer care skills
• Have standard grade English and Arithmetic or equivalent
• Have experience of working in large scale catering
• Ability to work in a hygienic setting regarding all aspects of food handling
• Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adaptable You are required to be proficient in and have knowledge of or undertake training in
• Keep up-to-date with in role training to ensure health and safety requirements are maintained

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

Hours:

Post 1 – 14.00hrs 7 days on 7 days off 1030-1430/0
Post 2 – 18.99hrs 7 days on 7 days off 0945-1530/15
Post 3 – 15.54hrs 7 days on 7 days off 1545-2030/15
Post 4 – 13.81hrs 7 days on 7 days off 0945-1445/15

Post 1, 2 & 3
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

Post 4
You will work as part of the Catering Production & Services Team, assisting in all aspects of dietary requirements, IDDSI Patient therapeutic diets, including Modified Texture Consistency Staged Diets food preparation and labelling, delivery, service, wash-up cleaning duties relating to the provision of catering services to Patients, Staff, Visitors and for functions.

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 FOR ALL CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.