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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.
CATERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
COOK/CHEF
Band 3 - £25,468 - £27,486 pro rata
Plus £1,279 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
Recruitment and Retention Premium available for this post
23hrs per week
(Shifts include 2.30pm – 7pm , 7am-3.15pm & 11.45am-7pm )
Permanent
A rare opportunity has become available for a Chef/Cook to join our existing team at Uist & Barra Hospital. Duties will include producing and serving of high quality meals for patients, staff and external customers. You will also be required to supervise all operational aspects of the kitchen and associated areas inc. deliveries / preparation / storage rooms, wash up, including supervision of staff working in these areas.
Preferred experience within a commercial/industrial background would be an advantage but not necessary, Hospitality experience would also be advantageous. You would be expected to have comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene regulations and have good all round food preparation & supervisory skills in order to carry out this job successfully.
Candidates would require SVQ/NVQ level 3 (catering/professional cookery) or City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 (or similar). An Intermediate food hygiene certificate is also required, although candidates showing willingness to gain certificate whilst in post would be considered.
If you have a positive and flexible approach with the above skills and want to be part of the Catering Team then we would like to hear from you. Candidates should have good leadership & communication skills and a self motivated approach to work and an ability to work on their own initiative. You must be able to work flexible shift pattern, including weekends.
Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles
- Enhanced rates of pay for weekend working
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
- A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
- Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions
For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 708133 or george.maciver@nhs.scot
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027
Closing Date 5th July 2023
NHS Western Isles Benefits
· Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
· Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
· Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
· Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.
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