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. Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF CATERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT BANK COOK/CHEF Band 3 - £28,011 - £30,230 pro rata Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata (Shifts include 7.00am -2.00pm & 12.30pm-7.30pm) For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf An opportunity has arisen for a Bank Chef/Cook to join our existing team. Duties will include producing and serving of high-quality meals for patients, staff and external customers. You will also be required to interpret and manage 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. You would be expected to have comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene & H.A.C.C.P. regulations and have good all-round food preparation, leadership skills to carry out this job successfully. Candidates would require City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or SVQ level 3 (catering/professional cookery) and an Intermediate food hygiene certificate essential to the post. 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. Candidates should have good leadership & communication skills and a self-motivated approach to work and an ability to work on their own initiative. You must be able to work flexible shift pattern, including weekends. For further information and an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Mr George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 708133 or george.maciver@nhs.scot For further information regarding this post please contact 01851 762027 The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). 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. Closing Date 5th January 2026 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.