Ayrshire Central Hospital
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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.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Cook at Ayrshire Central Hospital.
What you will do:
We have an excellent opportunity for an organised person with cooking and kitchen management skills. You must have experience in large scale catering preferably within an NHS environment and hold City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or an S/NVQ qualification along with a Food Hygiene Certificate.
You should have the ability to work off your own initiative as well as work as part of a larger team. Good communication skills are also essential. The Main Kitchen at Ayrshire Central Hospital provided in excess of 600 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 perpetration, 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 the Environmental Health.
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:
1. Food Hygiene Basic Certificate
2. Diet Cookery Certificate
3. City & Guilds 706/2 (or equivalent)
4. Catering Department Codes of Practice
5. Communication skills
6. COSHH
7. Customer Care
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
22.3 per week
Shift pattern 3 days over 7 days - must be available to cover shifts within the department between the hours of 0630 and 1800 including weekends.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Ross Cameron, Deputy Catering Manager via: 01292 323233
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