Position
An exciting opportunity for a General Catering Assistant on the Catering Team at the Balfour. The role involves assisting with food preparation, restaurant operation, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality patient meal service: three meals per day for up to 50 patients.
- Assist chefs and serve food in the public restaurant, handling upwards of 150 meals daily.
- Deliver meals to wards and support kitchen operations.
- Work as part of a small team under the supervision of the Supervisor Chef / Retail & Restaurant Supervisor and the Catering Team Lead.
Qualifications
- Elementary food hygiene certificate, or willingness to undertake training to obtain the qualification (training provided by NHS Orkney and partners).
Location & Working Pattern
Based at The Balfour. The position is part‑time, 23 hours per week, and permanent.
Condition of employment: candidates must live and remain a resident of the UK.
Benefits and Salary
Salary: Band 2, with a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro rata per annum if residing on Orkney.
Additional benefits include a pension scheme, work‑life balance policies, an employee assistance programme, and discounts to local and national retailers.
Further Information
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Contact Danny McCaig, Catering Team Lead, at danny.mccaig@nhs.scot for more information.
This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check. Interview date: Thursday 4th of June.
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