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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.
Within University Hospital Ayr we have an excellent opportunity for an organized person with kitchen and Customer Care skills and experience. You must have experience in large scale catering preferably within an NHS. You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential along with good communication skills and experience with cash handling.
Our main kitchen provides in excess of 2000 prepared and cooked meals every day including therapeutic diets to patient and staff. In addition, we cater for hospitality for meetings and functions. Your duties include mostly potwash/Kitchen duties in a busy production kitchen and will include assisting with patient meal service, customer care, general catering duties. A degree of flexibility is essential as you may be required to work additional hours during periods of leave. Maintain a high standard of hygiene, recording and monitoring data for HACCP and environmental health.
Post fixed term for 6 months, Hours Monday –Thursday, 7.30am-2pm (30min unpaid break) 24hrs per week.
Douglas Lindsay , Deputy Catering Manager, University Hospital Ayr Telephone: 01292 614521
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.