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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 based at University Hospital Ayr.
What you will do:
To provide an efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective Catering Service that meets the needs of Patients, Staff and Visitors and fulfils the objectives of the General Hospitals Division in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations and Codes of Practice for Caterers.
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:
You will require:
- Food Hygiene Basic Certificate
- Diet Cookery Certificate
- City & Guilds 706/2 (or equivalent)
- City & Guilds 706/1 / 706/2 (or equivalent) NVQ/SVQ or equivalent is essential; Basic REHIS/RSH Food Hygiene certificate.
- City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or an SVQ/NVQ qualification is essential
You will undergo on-the-job training on:
- Catering Department Codes of Practice
- Communication skills
- Complaints Procedures
- Control of Infection Regulations
- COSHH
- Customer Care
- Equipment Manual and Usage
- Environmental Policies
- Fire Drill/Safety
- Food Hygiene Regulations
- General Risk Assessment
- HACCP procedure
- Health & Safety Policies/Regulations
- Moving & Handling Regulations
- Menu Cards – interpretation of
- Menu System – understanding of
- Numerate, Literate and Practical
- Personal Hygiene
- Safe Working Practice
- Waste Management Policy
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours: 34.6 hours per week (Monday-Friday 0630-1400/30)
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Douglas Lindsay, Deputy Catering Manager (South) on 01292 610555 or Wendy Bone, Interim Catering Manager South at Wendy.bone@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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