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: Caring, safe, respectful To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) What you will do: You will be based in the Main Kitchen at University Hospital Crosshouse providing 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 description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: You will Have experience in large scale catering preferably within an NHS environment Hold 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 in Flexibility is essential. You will attend a Corporate Induction program before commencement of employment Ongoing program of Mandatory & Statutory training. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: 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 1830 including weekends. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Scott Gemmell on 01292 26434, Scott.gemmell3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “ Google Chrome ” or “ Microsoft Edge ” when using JobTrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts