Catering Assistant 14hrs

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their team. This role offers a chance to contribute to a supportive environment focused on equality and diversity. As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for various tasks, including food preparation and maintaining cleanliness standards. With flexible hours and a commitment to staff welfare, this position is ideal for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills. Join a team that values respect and encourages all employees to give their best.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rates for weekend work

Generous annual leave entitlements

Automatic enrollment in the NHS Pension Scheme

Access to paid special leave

Comprehensive sick pay and maternity leave provisions

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is advantageous.
• A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include dishwashing and food preparation.
• Maintaining high cleanliness standards and food service.

Skills

Catering Experience

Communication Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is to have a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Catering Assistant

Band 2 £24,647 - £26,763 per annum

14 hours per week

Alternating 4-7.30pm & 11.30-3pm Saturday / Sunday

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team. Previous catering experience is advantageous, as the candidate may be required to work in any section of the department. Responsibilities include dishwashing, food preparation, food service, counter service, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential, which can be obtained online in a few hours.

If you possess good communication skills and a positive, flexible approach to work, we would like to hear from you.

Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles:

• Enhanced pay rates for weekend work
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Automatic enrollment in the NHS Pension Scheme
• Access to paid special leave as a Carer Positive employer
• Comprehensive sick pay and maternity leave provisions

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital at Tel: [phone] or via email.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

This position is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies are listed on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, where you can also find the full job description.

For further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].