Bank Catering Assistant WIH

NHS Scotland; Lewis (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced rates on weekends

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Carer Positive employer

Sick pay & maternity leave

Job summary

NHS Western Isles is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant to join the team. The role involves food preparation, food service, counter service and keeping the department clean. Previous experience would be advantageous, and good communication with a flexible approach is valued.

The post is band 2 (pro rata) with additional distant islands allowance; this bank position offers varied hours and benefits within the NHS Western Isles services.

Qualifications

• Bank catering role in NHS Western Isles; previous experience would be advantageous.
• Duties include food preparation, food service, counter service and maintaining cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for service periods.
• Food service to patients and staff, including counter service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the department.
• Support busy catering operations with flexible approach.

Skills

Food service

Food preparation

Cleaning

Communication

Job description

Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 (pro rata)

Bank post We are looking for a Bank Catering Assistant to join our existing team. Previous experience would be an advantage. Duties will include food preparation, food service, counter service and maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the department. If you have good communication skills with a positive and flexible approach to work then we would like to hear from you.

Bank Catering Assistant Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 (pro rata) Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 (pro rata) Bank post We are looking for a Bank Catering Assistant to join our existing team. Previous experience would be an advantage. Duties will include food preparation, food service, counter service and maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the department. If you have good communication skills with a positive and flexible approach to work then we would like to hear from you.

Additional Benefits Of Working For NHS Western Isles

• Enhanced rates of pay for weekend working
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
• A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
• Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions

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

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: , along with a job description. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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

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

CLOSING DATE: 01/09/2026

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