Catering Assistant
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- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 22.5
- Hours / week
- 22.5
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Western Isles is seeking a Catering [contact details removed] to join their team at Uist & Barra Hospital. The role involves food preparation, food service, counter service, and maintaining high cleanliness standards within the department. Previous experience is an advantage, and candidates should possess good communication skills and a flexible approach to work.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
253795
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
01/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Uist & Barra Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
22.5
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Western Isles
Department:
Catering
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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.
Ospadal Uibhist Agus Bharraigh, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA
Catering [contact details removed]
Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 (pro rata)
22.5 hours per week
Permanent post
We are looking for a Catering [contact details removed] 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 and maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the department.
If you have good communication skills with a positive and flexibl
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