Cook/Chef

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.

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: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 03/01/2025