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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.
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.
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Catering Assistant 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.
Essential Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
* 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
* 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
Hours
12.09 hours per week - 7 days on, 7 days off 1130-1500.
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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