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Bank Catering Assistant

NHS Highland

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Location
Salary
£26,696 - £28,988
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
26 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Staff Bank
Posted Date
09 Apr 2026

Catering Assistant

LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL

HOURS: AS REQUIRED

An opportunity has arisen for a BANK catering assistant working within the catering department at the Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban. We are looking for self-motivated persons to work as part of the catering team, assisting in all aspects of food preparation, service and wash-up and cleaning duties related to the provision of high quality catering service to patients, staff, visitors and functions. An elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

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

For informal enquiries please contact: Caroline Reardon, Support Services Manager 01631 789016

Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – RT1 26360

Closing date for completed applications: 26/04/2026

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.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

  • Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
  • Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
  • You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
  • DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
  • Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
  • For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
  • To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
  • Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
  • Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
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  • Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
  • Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork