Catering Assistant (JE)

Role Overview

An opportunity to join the catering team at Stratheden Hospital. Main duties include maintaining a clean and safe working environment for the delivery of the catering service, covering duties within the main kitchen, preparing food and serving patients and visitors in the dining room.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the catering kitchen and dining areas.
• Cover kitchen duties as required.
• Prepare basic food items and serve patients and visitors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Up to date Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Previous experience in a large scale catering environment is advantageous; full training will be provided.
• Must be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• This role does not qualify for a skilled worker visa or sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits and Working Hours

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Uniform and PPE supplied.
• Access to the workplace pension scheme.
• Family friendly policy.
• Generous annual leave entitlement: 27 days on commencement plus 8 public holidays.
• Working hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., five days over a seven day period.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of society. Disabled candidates and candidates with long term conditions or neurodivergent conditions are fully supported through reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.