Catering Assistant - Catering Department Facilities

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant based at Leverndale Hospital to support high-quality patient meals. You will assist with preparation, assembly, packing and safe serving, while upholding food hygiene and HACCP standards.

The role requires teamwork, good communication and a willingness to train in areas such as COSHH and manual handling. Driving licence is essential where delivery is involved. Flexible working and full NHS employee benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality, food service or customer service is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and infection control practices.
• Willingness to undertake training including food hygiene, COSHH and manual handling.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Driving licence is essential if the role includes delivery of functions or catering supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal assembly and packing for patients.
• Support distribution, regeneration and service of meals across designated service areas.
• Carry out cleaning, wash-up and housekeeping duties within catering areas.
• Monitor and maintain food hygiene, temperature control and HACCP procedures.
• Ensure food is received, stored and rotated correctly in line with standards.
• Operate catering equipment safely according to training and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues, ward staff and other departments to provide an efficient catering service.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Food hygiene awareness

Communication

Driving licence (delivery)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality catering services to patients, staff and visitors. Working as part of a dedicated Facilities team, you will help ensure meals are prepared, assembled and served safely and efficiently, contributing directly to the patient experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, where you will be supported with full training, ongoing development and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

A driving licence is essential where the role includes the delivery of functions or catering supplies.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Part‑time, Permanent
• You will be based at Leverndale Hospital
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 11 am - 2 pm
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal assembly and the packing of meal components for patients
• Support the distribution, regeneration and service of meals across designated service areas
• Carry out cleaning, wash-up and housekeeping duties within catering areas
• Monitor and maintain food hygiene, temperature control and HACCP procedures
• Ensure food is received, stored and rotated correctly in line with departmental standards
• Operate catering equipment safely and in accordance with training and operational procedures
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, ward staff and other departments to provide an efficient catering service

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, food service or customer service environment is desirable
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy and fast‑paced environment
• Understanding of the importance of food hygiene, health and safety and infection control practices
• Willingness to undertake all required training, including food hygiene, COSHH and manual handling
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and customer‑focused approach
• Ability to follow procedures, work to schedules and maintain high standards of service delivery
• A driving licence is essential where the role includes the delivery of functions or catering supplies

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

For an informal discussion, please contact: Sandra Barrett, Catering assistant, on 0141 211 6409 or [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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