Catering Assistant-Cook Freeze Production Unit-B2

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a dedicated individual to join the Cook Freeze Production Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The ideal candidate will be involved in portioning and packaging food in a busy production kitchen, experiencing conditions as low as -22°C. Training will be provided, though prior catering experience and food hygiene knowledge are preferred. This role is part of a diverse workforce supporting health services across the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment is preferred.
• Basic food hygiene certification required.
• Willingness to work in chilled and freezing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Portioning and packaging of food products in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Working under chilled and freezing conditions.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The Cook Freeze Production Unit (CFPU) at Inverclyde Royal Hospital is seeking to hire a dedicated individual to become part of the team.

Key responsibilities involve the portioning and packaging of food products in a fast-paced production kitchen. The role requires working in chilled and freezing conditions, with temperatures reaching as low as -22°C.

Experience in a catering environment is preferred, along with a basic food hygiene certification. Comprehensive training will be provided upon the start of duties.

Informal contact: Alan Dougan, IRH CFPU Production Manager, 01475 504845, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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