Catering Assistant

NHS Tayside; Dundee (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking Catering Assistants to join the kitchen team at Royal Victoria Hospital. You will deliver high-quality catering services to patients, staff and visitors while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role involves handling cleaning equipment and may be physically demanding. Applicants should be able to work as part of a team or independently, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard catering service to patients, staff and visitors within the hospital.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and handle cleaning equipment.
• Work 18 hours per week with shifts in the evenings and on weekends; enhancements paid for weekend work.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Follow instructions

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.

Are you looking for a more fulfilling role? A better work life balance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Catering Assistants to work within the kitchen at Royal Victoria Hospital. We are looking for enthusiastic team members to join our department. You will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of Catering Service within the hospital to patients, staff and visitors whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. This post includes cleaning equipment which is a physically demanding job. Previous work in a catering environment is essential, and training will be provided.

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

Paul Morgans, Assistant Catering Manager, tel [phone], ext 58356

Email

Colin Skinner, Catering Manager, tel-01382 660111, ext 58356

email

The working hours for these posts are 18 hours per week to be discussed at interview. Shifts are for evenings and weekend, (7pm finish) and enhancements are paid for weekend work.

Tthe salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

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

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside