Catering Assistant - Bramble café

NHS Scotland

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Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant within our Bramble Cafe based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

19.73 hours

Four hours per day between Monday to Friday

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part time staff) without loss of earnings.

What you will do

You will work as part of the Catering Production & Services Team, assisting in all aspects of food preparation, delivery, service, wash up cleaning duties relating to the provision of catering services to patients, staff, visitors and for functions.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

This post is based in our Bramble café, barista experience would be an advantage but full training will be given.

You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise, and practical skills are essential.

Desirable for current Food Hygiene Certificate, or essential to complete with the first 3 months of employment.

Contact

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Scott Gemmell at .

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Right to Work / Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full time contract and must be pro rated for part time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case by case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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