RETAIL CATERING ASSISTANT

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a part-time Retail Catering Assistant to provide exceptional food service in their retail outlet. The role requires good communication and customer service skills, prior catering experience, and offers a shift pattern from 14.00 to 19.00, Monday to Friday. Join a dynamic team dedicated to serving the community with high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience required.
• Barista training is a plus.
• Good organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve NHS staff, patients, and visitors.
• Refill stock and record temperatures.
• Handle cash and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Good organisation skills

Catering experience

Barista trained

Cash handling

Strong customer service skills

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.

This is a permanent, part-time post of 25 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday (14.00pm – 19.00pm).

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

The Retail Department at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is looking for a part time Retail Catering Assistant to join our team to carry out a wide range of general catering duties within our on-site retail outlet ensuring a high quality level of customer service and food safety.

Duties will include serving the NHS staff, patients and staff, refilling stock, recording temperatures and cash handling.

Excellent verbal communication, good organisation skills, previous catering experience, barista trained, cash handling and strong customer service skills are essential.

For more information, please contact: Eileen O’Rourke, Retail Manager, 0141 452 2447, Eileen.o’[e-mail]

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).

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland 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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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