Cook/Chef

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Cook/Chef for a fixed-term position at Uist & Barra Hospital. The role involves producing high-quality meals and supervising kitchen operations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial/industrial kitchen preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene regulations required.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve high-quality meals for patients and staff.
• Supervise all operational aspects of the kitchen.
• Manage deliveries, preparation, and storage.

Skills

Food hygiene regulations

Food preparation skills

Supervisory skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 5 in Hospitality or Professional Cookery

City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2

Intermediate food hygiene certificate

Job description

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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.

OSPADAL UIBHIST AGUS BHARRAIGH, BALIVANICH,

ISLE OF BENBECULA, HS7 5LA

Catering Services Department

Cook/Chef

Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 per annum

Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

20 hours per Week

Fixed-term contract for 4 months

A rare and exiting opportunity has become available for a Chef/Cook to join our existing team at Uist & Barra Hospital. Duties will include producing and serving of high quality meals for patients, staff and external customers. You will also be required to supervise all operational aspects of the kitchen and associated areas inc. deliveries / preparation / storage rooms, wash up, including supervision of staff working in these areas.

Preferred experience within a commercial/industrial background would be an advantage but not necessary, Hospitality experience would also be advantageous. You would be expected to have comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene regulations and have good all round food preparation & supervisory skills in order to carry out this job successfully.

Candidates would require SVQ/NVQ level 5 (Hospitality / professional cookery) or City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 (or similar). An Intermediate food hygiene certificate is also required, although candidates showing willingness to gain certificate whilst in post would be considered.

If you have a positive and flexible approach with the above skills and want to be part of the Catering Team then we would like to hear from you. You must be able to work flexible shift pattern, including weekends.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: [phone] or [e-mail]

This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Please note this post is NOT eligible for sponsorship.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 02/06/2025

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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