Catering Assistant 30hr (Modern Apprentice WIH)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Modern Apprentice Catering Assistant within the Catering department at a prominent hospital. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in food preparation, cooking, and service, all while working under the guidance of an experienced team. The successful candidate will achieve formal catering qualifications and certifications in allergen awareness and food hygiene during the two-year contract. If you're passionate about starting a career in the catering industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in the catering sector is essential.
• Candidates should possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking, including specialized diets.
• Food and counter service, stock control, and hygiene maintenance.

Skills

good communication skills

self-motivated approach

interest in catering sector

Education

food hygiene certificate

allergen awareness certificate

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 Western Isles 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 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 12th May 2025