Catering Assistant - INTERNAL ONLY TO NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

NHS Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Catering Assistant based at University Hospital Ayr. This permanent post is open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and requires 13.45 hours per week on a rotating schedule.

You will support the Catering Production and Services Team with food preparation, meal service, distribution, wash-up duties and cleaning for patients, staff, visitors and hospitality events, with a focus on therapeutic diets under IDDSI guidance.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a flexible approach in a busy kitchen.
• Previous catering or food service experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IDDSI framework is beneficial for safe preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support high quality catering services through food preparation and meal service.
• Assist with distribution, wash-up duties and kitchen cleaning for patients and staff.
• Work within the IDDSI framework to meet patient meal requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

NHS Scotland 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.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

13.45 hours per week

Week 1: Friday 09.45 - 15.30, Saturday and Sunday 09.45 - 13.45.

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09.45 - 13.45 and Thursday 09.45 - 15.30.

What You Will Do

As part of the Catering Production and Services Team, you will support the delivery of high quality catering services by assisting with food preparation, meal service, distribution, wash-up duties, and cleaning activities for patients, staff, visitors, and hospitality functions.

This post is based within a busy production kitchen environment, with the majority of duties focused on assisting in preparation and delivery of therapeutic diets. The role supports the Diet Cook in meeting patient meal requirements in accordance with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework. A working knowledge of IDDSI principles is essential to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

You will work as part of a busy team and should have good communication skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a catering or food service setting would be advantageous, although full training will be provided. Knowledge of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework and an understanding of therapeutic diets would be beneficial, particularly in relation to the safe preparation and service of texture-modified foods and fluids.

A current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable; however, successful candidates who do not hold this qualification will be required to complete food hygiene training within the first three months of employment.

Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Wendy Bone, Catering Manager on 01292 614521.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.