Job Title: Catering Assistant ( 219494)
Company Name: NHS
Location: St John's Hospital
Hours / Days Of Work: 12.95 hours per week - 7 on 7 off post - 6.45 AM – 10.30 PM – Breakfast Shift
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary: Band 2 (£25,694 - £27,900) pro rata
Job Description:
To participate in the delivery of a high quality, professional service patients, staff & visitors
2. Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small scale equipment manually and through
machine washers.
3. Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment manually and by use of machine.
4. Prepare and present sandwiches for service to patients, staff & visitors
5. Assist Chef’s with basic food preparation and cooking.
6. Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.
7. Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.
8. Deliver food to wards if required.
9. Comply with food hygiene regulations with regard to food service equipment cleaning and
departmental cleanliness including dismantling and assembly of equipment for cleaning
purposes.
10. Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, ensuring all relevant paperwork is
completed
11. Ensure compliance with NHS Lothian policies and procedures including, Health and Safety
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)
• 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 expected 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: 10/06/2025
Apply at: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=219885
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