Catering Assistant - Catering Services

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a catering assistant to provide high-quality food services in kitchen and ward areas. This part-time position, with shifts from Monday to Friday, requires collaboration with healthcare staff and flexibility in routine tasks. The role emphasizes cleanliness and efficient service delivery to enhance patient experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality catering services.
• Ability to take food orders and serve effectively.
• Knowledge of hygiene practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient catering services to patients and staff.
• Take patient food orders and collaborate with NHS staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and manage supplies effectively.

Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Cleanliness

Tools

Burlodge Regen Oven

Dishwasher

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in 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 when regional and national services are included.

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 provide efficient, high-quality catering services to patients, staff, and visitors. This involves taking patient food orders, collaborating with NHS staff, serving food at ward level, maintaining cleanliness, replenishing supplies, and safely using cleaning agents following manufacturer instructions. You will also 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.

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

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