Catering Assistant 30hr (Modern Apprentice Uist & Barra Hospital)

NHS National Services Scotland; Isle of Whithorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Modern Apprentice Catering Assistant! This exciting role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in food preparation and service within a supportive team at a healthcare facility. You will develop essential skills and qualifications in the catering sector, with opportunities to learn about specialized diets and hygiene practices. If you're passionate about food and eager to kickstart your career in catering, this position is perfect for you. Embrace this unique opportunity to grow and thrive in a dynamic environment!

Qualifications

• Keen interest in the catering sector is essential.
• Formal catering qualification will be achieved during the post.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking, including specialized diets.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and stock control.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated approach

Interest in catering

Education

Catering qualification (to be achieved)

Allergen awareness certificate (to be achieved)

Food hygiene certificate (to be achieved)

Job description

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.

Modern Apprentice Catering Assistant

Band 2 £24,647 - £26,763 (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata)

30 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract for 2 years

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant (modern apprentice) within the Catering department at the Uist & Barra Hospital.

Duties could be in any section of the department and will include food preparation and cooking (including specialised diets), food & counter service, stock control & maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout the department. It is anticipated that formal a catering qualification, along with allergen awareness and food hygiene certificates will be achieved during the 2 year duration of the post.

It is essential that candidates have a keen interest in the catering sector, good communication skills, and a self motivated approach to work. If you are looking to get a start in the catering industry under the guidance of an experienced team then this opportunity might be for you.

This post is not eligible for a Health & Care Worker Visa.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding this post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: [phone]. [e-mail]

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

Closing Date 12thMay 2025