Catering Assistant - Catering Department Facilities

About This Role

Working as a Catering Assistant within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality catering services to patients, staff, and visitors. You will help ensure meals are prepared, assembled, and served safely and efficiently, contributing directly to the patient experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest NHS organizations, where you will be supported with full training, ongoing development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal assembly, and the packing of meal components for patients
• Support the distribution, regeneration, and service of meals across designated service areas
• Carry out cleaning, wash-up, and housekeeping duties within catering areas
• Monitor and maintain food hygiene, temperature control, and HACCP procedures
• Ensure food is received, stored, and rotated correctly in line with departmental standards
• Operate catering equipment safely and in accordance with training and operational procedures
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, ward staff, and other departments to provide an efficient catering service

Requirements

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, food service, or customer service environment is desirable
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Understanding of the importance of food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control practices
• Willingness to undertake all required training, including food hygiene, COSHH, and manual handling
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and customer-focused approach
• Ability to follow procedures, work to schedules, and maintain high standards of service delivery
• A driving licence is essential where the role includes the delivery of functions or catering supplies
• This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa

Benefits

• Wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme, and extensive learning and development opportunities
• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning, and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services