Bank Cook

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a Bank Cook based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

The main kitchen at Ayrshire Central Hospital provides in excess of 600 patients prepared and cooked meals every day, including therapeutic diets to patients, as well as meal services for the staff and the public. In addition, we cater for and provide hospitality for meetings and functions.

What you will do:

Your duties include the perpetration, cooking and service of meals including any preparation of therapeutic diets when required. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene, recording and monitoring of data for HACCP and the Environmental Health.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You will be an organised person with cooking and kitchen management skills. The ideal candidate must have experience in large scale catering preferably within an NHS environment and hold City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or an S/NVQ qualification along with a Food Hygiene Certificate. You should have the ability to work off your own initiative as well as work as part of a larger team. Good communication skills are also essential.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

As and when required

A degree of flexibility is essential, applicants who wish to be considered, must be available to cover shifts within the department between the hours of 0630 and 1800 including weekends.

Contract Type:

This is a bank post.