Catering Assistant - Bank

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Inverness is seeking a catering assistant to join bank staff on a zero hour contract. The role supports the busy catering service, covering meals between 07:00 and 18:30, Monday to Sunday, across the main kitchen and on-site café.

You will help with food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and serving customers, contributing to a high standard of patient and visitor meals. Flexible working may be available, with a closing date of 28 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy catering service.
• Zero hour contract arrangement.
• Based between main kitchen and on-site café.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking.
• Carry out general cleaning duties.
• Serve customers and handle serving tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Cleaning

Customer service

Job description

A catering assistant position, working as bank staff on a zero hour contract within a busy catering service which operates between the hours of 07:00 and 18:30, Monday to Sunday. The role will be based between the main kitchen, providing meals to the hospital, and our on-site café. The post holder will be expected to assist with food preparation and cooking, general cleaning duties and serving customers.

Department Contact

Luke Phillips - [e-mail] - 07484595022

Job ref: 262332

Closing date

Midnight Wednesday 28th October 2026

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.

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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