NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Catering Assistant
14.9hr post
Vale of Leven Hospital
The shift pattern is Monday-Thursday, 16.15pm-19.15pm, Friday 16.15pm-19.03pm.
Your duties will include: working within the kitchen and ward area’s to provide an efficient, high quality catering service to patients, staff, and visitors. This includes taking patients food order’s, working alongside, NHS staff, serving food at ward level, keeping all areas of the kitchen clean, replenishing supplies.
There will be the use of economic and safe use of cleaning agents, following manufacturers recommended instructions. In this role you will be required to use electrical equipment. i.e Burlodge Regen Oven’ and, Dishwasher, You are required to wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department and complete all daily/weekly sign off sheets for areas of work including HACCP paperwork There is the requirement for you have a flexible approach to daily routine.
Informal contact: Karen Tweedie, Integrated Services Manager - Karen.tweedie@nhs.scot - 01389 817229
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As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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