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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.
THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
What you will do:
You will supervise and organise Catering Assistants engaged in the provision of an efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective Catering Service that meets the needs of Patients, Staff and Visitors and fulfils the objectives of the NHS Ayrshire & Arran 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 have
- Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (6 hrs + exam)
- Supervisory qualification and experience e.g NEBS
- Good communication and customer care skills
- Awareness of Complaints Procedure
- Standard grade English and Arithmetic or equivalent
- Awareness of current financial status of department and work with management to review resources
You will also be required to be proficient in and have knowledge of or undertake training in
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Recognised Cookery qualification e.g SVQ, 706/1, 706/2
- Food Hygiene Regulations (2006) and Food Safety Assurance system
- Waste management requirements and Regulations
- Allergen Regulations requirements
- Patient therapeutic diet requirements, including Modified Texture Consistency Staged Diets
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
3pm-8.30pm, 7days on / 7days off (18.37 hours per week)
Fixed Term/Secondment:
Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment until 31st December 2023.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Douglas Lindsay at Douglas.lindsay@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
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