NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The post holder is required to work as part of a team to deliver a quality service as directed by policies and procedures which are monitored by Supervisory staff. Catering assistants will work between the kitchen, dining room, retail outlet and wards. Providing the provision of patient meals, covering Breakfast, Lunch & supper meal service, based on regeneration at central points with a ward based service. Provision of staff/visitors meals within retail outlet, involved in basic food preparation, general support with a range of cleaning, meal picking and packing and meal distribution functions. Also involved with the monitoring of patient pantry provisions on the ward and clinical areas, replenishing where required.
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).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
* Location based in Inverclyde Royal Hospital
* Part-time position (9.87 hours per week)
* Permanent Contract
* The shift pattern for this post are Saturday and Sunday, 14:30 to 19:30
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
* Maintaining safe systems of work
* Maintaining high standards of personal and general food hygiene as well as high standards of cleanliness in all work areas
* Receipt and storage of all meals
* Receipt and storage of supplies
* Notify supervisors immediately of any concerns regarding quantities or quality issues of food or food products
* Regeneration of cook chill meals
* Reading of patients menu cards including collection from wards when required
* Plating of meals in the plating area in an attractive manner.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Training and/or qualification(s) required:
* Numerate, literate and practical
Level of experience/knowledge required:
* On the job training will be provided
* Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
Length of experience:
* Some previous experience desirable but not essential
How specialised experience needs to be:
* Hygiene training highly desirable
* Cashier experience highly desirable
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Carine Miller, Integrated Services Manager, On 01475 524228 or email carine.miller@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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