The Role
To assist with the planning, organising and controlling of all activities within the catering department and associated areas, in accordance with Trust requirements.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. Good standards of general education incorporating: Literacy, Numeracy and Practical
2. Understanding of the principles of: Manual Handling, Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire Safety, Human Resources Policy and procedures, Absence Management Experience in a busy Catering environment
3. Able to work shift patterns
4. Flexible attitude
5. Calm under pressure
6. Excellent personal appearance and disposition with a willingness to learn
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
7. Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
8. City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or SVQ level 2 Professional Cooking
9. Practical competencies in catering duties and leading a team
10. Experience within a Catering Environment
11. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Food Safety
12. Knowledge of Systems and Processes. Example: HACCP, Knowledge of Nutrition & Dietetics, Management of aggression, Infection control
13. Ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures
14. Good Interpersonal skills
15. Ability to work alone or part of a team
16. Competence in completion of documentation
17. Understanding and use of Information Technology
18. Cash handling/ reconciliation
Contract type
Permanent
Part Time
34.75 hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Catering within University Hospital Monklands
The working pattern for this role has various shift patterns: early start 7am, latest finish 8pm to cover Monday -Sunday (predominately Monday - Friday) & holiday cover.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
19. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
20. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
21. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
22. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
23. Occupational health services
24. Employee counselling services
25. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .