Catering Assistant

About the role

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to work within the kitchen at Arbroath Infirmary. 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 as well as basic food preparation.

Previous work in a catering environment is preferable, but training will be provided.

• Deliver high standard catering service to patients, staff and visitors
• Maintain clean, safe working environment
• Perform physically demanding cleaning tasks and basic food preparation

• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative
• Follow instructions and possess good communication skills
• Respond constructively to unpredictable situations and cope under pressure
• Must achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and comply with the Code of Conduct throughout employment

The working hours for this post are 22.5 hours per week (to be discussed at interview). Shift times vary between 7am – 6.30pm and enhancements are paid for weekend work.

Please note the 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.

Informal enquiries to –

Paul Morgans, Assistant Catering Manager
tel –  ext 26314
Email – Paul.morganst

Fiona Kimmet, NHST Patient Catering Manager
tel –
Email – fiona.kimmett

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