Catering Assistant (AW)

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders in the Borders General Hospital invites applications for a Catering Assistant in the Catering Department. The role supports the team across preparation, service, delivery and cleaning to sustain a high quality catering service for patients, staff, visitors and external customers.

This permanent, part-time post offers 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The full-time salary note applies pro-rata for part-time hours; NHS Borders values teamwork, reliability and a positive approach to

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a Catering Team.
• Assists in all aspects of catering service.
• Part-time appointment salary is pro-rata.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Catering Team across all service stages.
• Assist in preparation, service, delivery, wash-up and cleaning duties.
• Provide high quality catering service to patients, staff, visitors and external customers.

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

LOCATION

BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT

CATERING DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE

CATERING ASSISTANT

CONTRACT TYPE

PERMANENT 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.

Job Description

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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