Catering Assistant - Catering Services

NHS Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Catering Assistant to provide efficient catering services within kitchen and ward areas. Responsibilities include taking food orders, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness. The role requires flexibility and teamwork to ensure high-quality service delivery to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering services preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality catering services to patients and staff.
• Take patient food orders and serve food at ward level.
• Complete daily/weekly sign-off sheets and HACCP paperwork.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Burlodge Regen Oven

Dishwasher

Job description

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday-Thursday 16:30-19:30 and Friday 16:30-19:18. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.)

Your duties will include working within kitchen and ward areas to deliver efficient, high-quality catering services to patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include taking patient food orders, working alongside NHS staff, serving food at ward level, maintaining cleanliness, replenishing supplies, and using cleaning agents safely following manufacturer instructions. You will operate electrical equipment such as the Burlodge Regen Oven and dishwasher. Protective clothing will be provided, and you will need to complete daily/weekly sign-off sheets and HACCP paperwork. Flexibility in daily routines is required.

Informal contact: Karen Tweedie, Integrated Services Manager, 01389 817229, [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Contact details for the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are a Forces Friendly Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting military community applications and recognizing military skills and experience.

From 1 April 2024, NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time workweek from 37.5 to 37 hours without pay change. This change applies pro rata to part-time staff. Some temporary adjustments may require working up to 30 additional minutes weekly, paid accordingly, until roster changes accommodate the new hours. For questions, contact the Recruiting Board.

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