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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.
We have an excellent opportunity for an organised persons with kitchen management skills. The ideal candidate must have experience in large scale catering, preferably
within an NHS, and hold City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or S/NVQ qualification together with an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate. You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential.
Our main kitchen provides in excess of 2000 prepared and cooked meals every day including therapeutic diets to patients, staff and the public. In addition, we cater for
hospitality for meetings and functions.
Your duties include the preparation, cooking and service of meals, the preparation oftherapeutic diet. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene, recording and monitoring data for HACCP and Environmental Health.
A degree of flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work during periods of leave as and when required.
You must be available to cover all shifts within the department between the hours of 6.30am – 7.00pm which can include Sat/Sun.
Hours: As and when required.
For any informal enquiries, please contact: Douglas Lindsay, Deputy Catering Manager. Email - Douglas.Lindsay@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. 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.