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WESTERN ISLES HOSPITAL, MACAULAY ROAD, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS, HS1 2AF
CATERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
COOK/CHEF
Band 3 - £21,709 - £23,603 pro rata
Plus £1,117 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
28.5 hours per week
Permanent Post
We are looking for a talented Chef/Cook to join our existing team. Duties will include producing and serving of high quality meals for patients, staff and external customers. You will also be required to interpret and manage all operational aspects of the kitchen including the supervision of staff.
Preferred experience within a commercial catering environment would be advantageous but not necessary. You would be expected to have comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene legislation and good all round culinary, leadership & supervisory skills in order to carry out this job successfully. Candidates would require City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or SVQ/NVQ level 3 Catering certificate along with an Intermediate food hygiene certificate. A food allergen training certificate is desirable.
Candidates will be expected to cover a rotational shift pattern including weekends and have the ability to work on their own initiative. If you have a positive and flexible approach to work with the above skills and want to be part of the catering team then we would like to hear from you.
For further information and an informal discussion regarding the post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 708133 or 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 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Any further queries please contact 01851 762027
Closing date: 10th February 2022
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