Job reference: 245827
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 03/05/2026
Job Type: Support Services
Location: Glasgow - Various Locations
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 16/04/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Catering Services

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Interested in a career as a Caterer?

An exciting opportunity to join our Estates and Facilities team as a Modern Apprentice Caterer based within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

There will be an online information session on Tuesday, 28th April at 3pm, to provide more information about the role and to provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions.

To register for this session, click the link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/4C85A4B05D16B536

Locations:

  • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Job Title:

Modern Apprentice - Caterer

Tenure: Fixed term

Salary: Band 2 Salary Scale: £26,658 - £28,947

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment.

Start Date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026

Entry Requirements:

Applications are considered on a competitive basis which means not all candidates who meet the entry criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

In order to be considered for interview your Application Form MUST clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

  • Have already achieved 3 National 4 qualifications, 2 of which must include Maths & English

OR

  • the equivalent SCQF level of qualification/award

OR

  • SCQF Level 4 Core Skills in the following:
  • Numeracy

  • Working with others

  • Communication

  • ICT

  • Problem Solving

AND

  • It is desirable that you have achieved a National 4 in Home Economics

AND

  • Fully complete the application form

AND

  • Satisfy the age requirement for an apprenticeship post: Modern Apprenticeships are only open to applicants who will be aged 16 to 24 years (or 16 to 29 years for Disabled Applicants or applicants who are care experienced*) on 19th August 2026, in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Widening Access to Employment Strategy and workforce projections.

Important Dates:

Assessment Centre: Tuesday, 19th May 2026 and Wednesday, 20th May 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday, 27th May 2026

This post closes at Midnight on Sunday, 3rd May 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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