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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.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
You will be based in the Main Kitchen at University Hospital Ayr, providing in excess of 2000 patient-prepared and cooked meals every day, including therapeutic diets to patients, as well as meal services for staff and visitors. In addition, we cater and provide hospitality for meetings and functions. Your duties include the preparation, cooking, and service of meals, including any preparation of therapeutic diets when required. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene, recording, and monitoring of data for HACCP and Environmental Health is crucial. All preferred candidates must attend a Corporate Induction program before the commencement of employment; thereafter, an ongoing program of Mandatory & Statutory training will be required.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will:
* Have experience in large-scale catering, preferably within an NHS environment.
* Hold City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or an S/NVQ qualification along with a Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Have the ability to work off your own initiative as well as work as part of a larger team.
* Have good communication skills which are essential.
* Maintain a high standard of hygiene, recording, and monitoring of data for HACCP and Environmental Health.
You will be required to be proficient in and have knowledge of or undertake training in:
* Flexibility is essential.
* You will attend a Corporate Induction program before the commencement of employment.
* Ongoing program of Mandatory & Statutory training.
Hours:
This is a bank post, working as and when required. A degree of flexibility is essential; applicants who wish to be considered must be available to cover shifts within the department between the hours of 0630 and 1900, including weekends.
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