Catering Assistant

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for two permanent Catering Assistants based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

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

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• Be physically fit to meet the physical demands of the job
• Have good communication and customer care skills
• Have standard grade English and Arithmetic or equivalent
• Have experience of working in large scale catering
• Ability to work in a hygienic setting regarding all aspects of food handling
• Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adaptable You are required to be proficient in and have knowledge of or undertake training in
• Keep up-to-date with in role training to ensure health and safety requirements are maintained

Desirable

• Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (6 hrs + exam)
• Food Hygiene Regulations (2006) and Food Safety Assurance system
• Safe Systems of Work /work schedules
• Health and Safety Policies / regulations
• Infection Control practices
• Cash Handling and Standing Financial Instructions

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

Post 1 12.09 hours per week - 7 days on 7 days off 1130-1500/0

Post 2 - 23.31 hours per week - 7 days on 7 days off 0745-1500/30

In your application please specify which post(s) you would like to be considered for.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Douglas Lindsay, Deputy Catering Manager (South) on 01292 61055 14139 / douglas.lindsay@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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