Cook

NHS National Services Scotland; Folda; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service in Scotland is seeking a Cook to provide high-quality catering services at the Perth Royal Infirmary. The ideal candidate will possess good knowledge of health and safety procedures and prior experience in large scale catering. This role requires working 30 hours a week with varied shifts. Candidates must apply through the online job portal while adhering to application guidelines.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety, and COSHH procedures.
• Experience in a large scale catering environment is essential.
• Please comply with mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of Catering Services across hospital sites.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Respond constructively to unpredictable situations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

SVQ/NVQ Level 3

Job description

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.

A vacancy has arisen for a Cook who is required to deliver a high standard of Catering Services across P&K Hospital sites based at Perth Royal Infirmary to patients, staff and visitors whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. You must have a working knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.

Previous experience in a large scale catering environment is essential.

Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment through experience and professional qualifications to City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or SVQ/NVQ Level 3 standard

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills. You must also be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and able to cope under pressure.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Christine Gannon, Assistant Catering Services Tel: [phone] or ext 13204

Hours of work are: 30 Hours per week and 29.6, based on 4 shifts per week; between the hours 0600 and 1730 Monday to Sunday

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder

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