Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland: 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.

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.

Position:

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

Hours:

Post 1: 24.67 hours per week. Monday-Friday 13.00-18.30

Post 2: 12.95 hours per week. Monday-Sunday 07:45-11:15 - 7 on - 7 off.

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:

• 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.
• Desirable previous experience of working within a large scale catering environment would be an advantage, however full training will be given.
• All preferred candidates must attend a Corporate Induction program and undertake Mandatory and Statutory training.

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. The permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on NHS Scotland Boards requirements to check this and your responsibilities can be found in the 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, note that 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.