Catering Assistant (AW)

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders Borders General Hospital is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the Catering Department on a permanent basis. You will assist in all aspects of preparation, service, delivery, wash-up and cleaning to provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff, visitors and external customers.

We offer flexible part‑time hours: 6 hours per week (2×3 hour shifts, Monday to Friday) or 15 hours per week (Mon to Fri).

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of preparation, service, delivery, wash-up and cleaning to provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff, visitors and external customers.

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

LOCATION: BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT: CATERING DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: CATERING ASSISTANT

PERMANENT

1 x 6 hrs per week, 2x3hrs shifts, Monday to Friday

1 x 15 hrs per week Monday to Friday

Working as part of the Catering Team, assisting in all aspects of preparation, service, delivery, wash-up and cleaning duties related to the provision of a high quality catering service to patients, staff, visitors and external customers.

please contact either: [e-mail]

Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (36 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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