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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.
Modern Apprentice Catering Assistant
Band 2 £24,647 - £26,763 (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata)
30 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant (modern apprentice) within the Catering department at the Western Isles Hospital.
Duties could be in any section of the department and will include food preparation and cooking (including specialised diets), food & counter service, stock control & maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout the department. It is anticipated that formal catering qualification, along with allergen awareness and food hygiene certificates will be achieved during the 2 year duration of the post.
It is essential that candidates have a keen interest in the catering sector, good communication skills, and a self motivated approach to work. If you are looking to get a start in the catering industry under the guidance of an experienced team then this opportunity might be for you.
This post is not eligible for a Health & Care Worker Visa.
For further information or an informal discussion regarding this post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 708133. 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: 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.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 12th May 2025