Catering Assistant

Job details

• Job reference: 261418
• Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
• Job closing date: 16/10/2026
• Job Type: Support Services
• Location: University Hospital Ayr
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 19.25
• Job posted date: 02/10/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: I&SS Catering Services

NHS Scotland:

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.

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Position:

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

Hours:

Week 1: Tue- 15:00-19:15, Wednesday 09:30-18:00 and Thursday 09:30-17:00.Week 2: Wednesday- 14:45-17:30, Thursday 14:45-17:30, Friday 14:45-17:30, Saturday 07:30-13:15 and Sunday 07:30-13:15.This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What you will do:

As part of the Catering Production and Services Team, you will support the delivery of high quality catering services by assisting with food preparation, meal service, distribution, wash up duties, and cleaning activities for patients, staff, visitors, and hospitality functions.This post is based within a busy production kitchen environment, with the majority of duties focused on the kitchen pot wash area, ensuring the timely cleaning and availability of catering equipment and utensils to support food production and service delivery. Experience of working in a largescale catering environment would be advantageous

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

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

This post is predominantly based within the kitchen pot wash area, a vital function within the Catering Production Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely cleaning and sanitising of catering equipment, utensils, crockery, and food production items to support the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen. You will work as part of a busy team and should have good communication skills, aflexible approach, and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.Previous experience in a catering or food service setting would be advantageos us, although full training will be provided. A current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable; however, successful candidates who do not hold this qualification will be required to complete food hygiene training within the first three months of employment.All successful candidates will be required to attend the NHS Ayrshire & Arran Corporate Induction Programme and complete all mandatory and statutory training requirements

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

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Wendy Bone Deputy Catering Manager on 01292 814521 or wendy.bone@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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

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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. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached 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, please note 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.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.