VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Catering Assistant (LI) CP20 - (NHS Scotland)

Company Name: NHS Scotland

Location: St John's Hospital

Hours / Days Of Work: 12.95 hours a week - Evenings/Weekends – 7 on 7 off Backshift post – 4.45 – 8.30 week starts Friday to Thursday

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Band 2 (£25,694 - £27,900) pro rata

Job Description:
To ensure the organisation provides Patients, Staff and Visitors with a high quality person centred and safe catering service. Assisting with the preparation of food stuffs and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms and all associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and service of the meals and snacks

Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum required to undertake the role: Good communication and interpersonal skills Good customer care skills Basic literacy and numeracy Plus: Knowledge gained on corporate and local induction, completion of internal training programme within 6 weeks, to include: • Successful completion of the Healthcare support workers workbook •Training for cash handling • Manual Handling and Fire Awareness. •Attainment of Basic REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate within 6 months of taking up post (one day course) JE/Generic Job Description 5 • Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to post • Operating mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively • Knowledge of Health & Safety Policies and work procedures • Knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures • Good Customer Care Skills The postholder will be expect to complete the Catering Workbook over a 9 month period with support provided by Supervisors / Manager.

Application Process:
Apply via the NHS website using the link provided

Closing Date: 26/02/2026

Web Link: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=240409

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