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.Who we are:NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose: Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.Our values:To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - What you will do:You will be based in the Main Kitchen at University Hospital Ayr provided in excess of 2000 patient prepared and cooked meals every day, including therapeutic diets to patients, as well as meal services for staff and visitors.
In addition we cater and provide hospitality for meetings and functions.
Your duties include the preparation, cooking and service of meals including any preparation of therapeutic diets when required.
Maintaining a high standard of hygiene, recording and monitoring of data for HACCP and the Environmental Health.
All preferred candidates must attend a Corporate Induction program before commencement of employment; thereafter an ongoing program of Mandatory & Statutory training.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:You willHave experience in large scale catering preferably within an NHS environmentHold City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or an S/NVQ qualification along with a Food Hygiene Certificate.Have the ability to work off your own initiative as well as work as part of a larger team.Have good communication skills which are essential.Maintain a high standard of hygiene, recording and monitoring of data for HACCP and the Environmental Health.
You will be required to be proficient in and have knowledge of or undertake training inFlexibility is essential.You will attend a Corporate Induction program before commencement of employmentOngoing program of Mandatory & Statutory training.For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours: This is a bank post, working as and when required.
A degree of flexibility is essential, applicants who wish to be considered, must be available to cover shifts within the department between the hours of 0630 and 1900 including weekends.