Cook / Chef

Band 3 (£26,869 - £28,998)

NHS Western Isles, Baile a' Mhanaich, Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Part time
Permanent

, 14 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

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.

OSPADAL UIBHIST AGUS BHARRAIGH, BALIVANICH,

ISLE OF BENBECULA, HS7 5LA

Catering Services Department

Cook/Chef

Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 per annum

Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

20 hours per Week

Fixed-term contract for 4 months

A rare opportunity has become available for a Chef/Cook to join our existing team at Uist & Barra Hospital. Duties will include producing and serving of high quality meals for patients, staff and external customers. You will also be required to supervise all operational aspects of the kitchen and associated areas inc. deliveries / preparation / storage rooms, wash up, including supervision of staff working in these areas.

Preferred experience within a commercial/industrial background would be an advantage but not necessary, Hospitality experience would also be advantageous. You would be expected to have comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene regulations and have good all round food preparation & supervisory skills in order to carry out this job successfully.

Candidates would require SVQ/NVQ level 5 (Hospitality / professional cookery) or City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 (or similar). An Intermediate food hygiene certificate is also required, although candidates showing willingness to gain certificate whilst in post would be considered.

If you have a positive and flexible approach with the above skills and want to be part of the Catering Team then we would like to hear from you. You must be able to work flexible shift pattern, including weekends.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 708133 or george.maciver@nhs.scot

This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Please note this post is NOT eligible for sponsorship.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: .

CLOSING DATE: 03/01/2025