Catering Assistant - Ayrshire Central Hospital

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant based at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine. You will support the Catering Production & Services Team with food preparation, delivery, service and wash-up duties for patients, staff and visitors.

This permanent post is 18.99 hours per week, arranged across a 7-day pattern. Applicants should have good communication skills; a Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable and may be completed within the first three months.

Qualifications

• Good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills are essential.
• Desirable to have Food Hygiene Certificate, or to complete within the first 3 months of employment.
• Desirable previous experience in a large-scale catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of food preparation, delivery, service and wash-up duties for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Good communication

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)

Job description

NHS Scotland:

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant based at Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

18.99 hours per week (13.45 - 19.45 Friday to Thursday, 7 days on 7 days off).

What you will do:

You will work as part of the Catering Production & Services Team, assisting in all aspects of food preparation, delivery, service, wash up cleaning duties relating to the provision of catering services to patients, staff and visitors

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills are essential.

Desirable for current Food Hygiene Certificate, or essential to complete with the first 3 months of employment. Desirable previous experience of working within a large scale catering environment would be an advantage, full training will be given.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Ross Cameron, Deputy Catering Manager at [e-mail]

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.