Catering Assistant

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers.

Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated Kitchen staff and

be involved in preparation, cooking and serving of nutritious meals and snacks to the residents as required following a six week menu plan.

To produce food using standard recipes’ in line with policies and procedures ensuring standards are met.

To maintain a clean environment and comply with infection control standards.

The shifts follow a three week rota working hours 9-4.45pm, 9-4pm and 9-3pm on a Tuesday. There is one weekend working in the three weeks for which successful applicants are paid 44% enhancement for Saturday working and 88% enhancement for Sunday working. Public holidays are paid at double time.

Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting. Ability to undertake any relevant training.

For more details please refer to the Job Description.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion – Dignity and respect – Openness, honesty and responsibility – Quality and teamwork