Job details
- Job reference: 261323
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 28/10/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Pulteney House
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 9.83
- Job posted date: 05/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Pulteney House
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers.
Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated Kitchen staff and
be involved in preparation, cooking and serving of nutritious meals and snacks to the residents as required following a six week menu plan.
To produce food using standard recipes’ in line with policies and procedures ensuring standards are met.
To maintain a clean environment and comply with infection control standards.
The shifts follow a three week rota working hours 9-4.45pm, 9-4pm and 9-3pm on a Tuesday. There is one weekend working in the three weeks for which successful applicants are paid 44% enhancement for Saturday working and 88% enhancement for Sunday working. Public holidays are paid at double time.
Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting. Ability to undertake any relevant training.
For more details please refer to the Job Description.
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This advert is for Catering Assistant with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 2 Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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