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.

Two vacancies have arisen for Cooks to deliver a high standard of Catering Services across P&K Hospital sites based at Perth Royal Infirmary to patients, staff and visitors whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

You must have a working knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH procedures. Previous experience in a large scale catering environment is essential.

Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment through experience and professional qualifications to City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or SVQ/NVQ Level 3 standard

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills. You must also be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and able to cope under pressure.

Your performance must comply with the national 'Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009' and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Informal enquiries to: Christine Gannon, Assistant Catering Services Manager Tel: 01738 473204 or ext 13204

Hours of work are: 37 and 29.7 hours per week between the hours 0600 and 1730. Please note the salary will be pro-rata for the part time post.

NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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