LR225008 Catering Production Assistant

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Catering Production Assistant at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role involves cleaning, plating patient meals, and other kitchen duties. Candidates should have reliable teamwork skills and be able to meet deadlines. The position offers on-the-job training and is part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy catering environment is an advantage.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen workspace and equipment.
• Plating patient meals in accordance with dietary specifications.
• Basic food handling and preparation tasks.
• Other general kitchen porter duties as required.

Skills

Reliable

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong teamwork ethic

Ability to follow rules and procedures

Job description

NHS Grampian – Catering Production Assistant (Band 2)

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a catering production assistant (Band 2) to join the team in the main production kitchen at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This role will predominantly involve cleaning, plating patient meals, basic food handling, and other kitchen porter type duties.

Responsibilities

The position will require participation in daily kitchen operations, including:

• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen workspace and equipment
• Plating patient meals in accordance with dietary specifications
• Basic food handling and preparation tasks
• Other general kitchen porter duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience in a busy catering environment or physically demanding cleaning operation is an advantage. On‑the‑job training will be provided.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Reliable
• Ability to meet tight and strict deadlines
• Have a strong team work ethic
• Ability to follow specific rules and procedures
• Evidence of supporting organisational values and behaviours: Care & Compassion, Dignity & Respect, Openness, Honesty & Responsibility, Quality & Teamwork

Working Hours

37 hours per week. Rota: 5 days from 7.

Application

Closing date for the post: Friday 7 November. Interview date: Tuesday 18 November.

To apply, please log onto https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

Contact

For informal discussion, please contact: Stuart Donald – [e-mail]. Accessibility and adjustments: Email at [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Accessibility Statement

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.