Catering Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Post 1: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, (with enhancements for weekend shifts).
Shift times will be 6am – 2pm with a ½ hour break, hours will be worked mainly Monday-Friday but weekend working will be required to cover annual leave and sickness.
Post 2: 36 hours per week, 4 days from 7, alternate weekends (with enhancements for weekend shifts). Shift times will be 10am to 7.30pm with a ½ hour break.
Post 3: 25 hours per week, Predominately working Monday – Friday but occasional weekend working will be required to meet the needs of the service.(with enhancements for weekend shifts). 2 week rota pattern.
Week 1 Rota will be Monday to Friday 2.30pm – 7.30pm
Week 2 Rota will be Monday & Tuesday 2.30pm – 7.30pm, Wednesday-Friday 10.00am – 3.00pm
Post 4: 20 hours per week (5 days over 7), predominately working Monday–Friday but occasional weekend working will be required to meet the needs of the service (with enhancements for weekend shifts). 2 week rota pattern.
Week 1 Rota will be Monday–Friday 10am–2pm
Week 2 Rota will be Monday-Friday 3pm-7pm
Post 5: 18 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday, (with enhancements for weekend shifts).
Shift times will be every Saturday & Sunday 10am – 7.30pm with a ½ hour break.
PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION WHICH POST(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR
An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within the Catering Department. We are currently looking to recruit Catering Assistants to work within Victoria Hospital and Whyteman’s Brae Hospital. These posts will include weekend working.
You will have a neat and tidy appearance, a cheerful disposition as well as the ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers. Experience in a large scale catering environment is essential along with a basic food hygiene certificate. Experience in food regeneration, food presentation and food allergens are desirable.
Please note the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.
For informal enquiries please contact Yvonne Batehup on 01334 696349 ext 56349.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Catering Assistant roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,814 - £23,820 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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