NHS Scotland
Catering Assistant OUAB 22.5hrs
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NHS Scotland Commitment
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.
Job Opportunity
Location
Ospadal Uibhist Agus Bharraigh, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA
Job Title
Catering Assistant
Salary
Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 (pro rata)
Hours
22.5 hours per week
Job Type
Permanent post
Job Description
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our existing team. Previous experience would be an advantage as the candidate will be working in sections of the department. Duties will include:
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Counter service
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the department
If you have good communication skills with a positive and flexible approach to work then we would like to hear from you.
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Additional Benefits Of Working For NHS Western Isles
- Enhanced rates of pay for weekend working
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
- A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
- Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions
Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital
- Tel: 01851 708133
- Email: george.maciver@nhs.scot
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
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All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website:, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
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- Tel: 01851 762027
Closing Date
01/09/2026
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