Bank Cook

Company: NHS Ayrshire & Arran
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Location: Ayr
Job Description:

NHS Scotland

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x Bank Cooks within our Catering Department based at University Hospital Ayr.

Hours

As and When Required – To be able to work hours between 06.30-19.00.

What You Will Do

You will be based in the Main Kitchen at University Hospital Ayr patient prepared and cooked meals every day, including therapeutic diets to patients, as well as meal services for staff and visitors. In addition, we cater and provide hospitality for meetings and functions.

Your duties include the preparation, 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.

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 1830 including weekends.

All preferred candidates must attend a Corporate Induction program before commencement of employment; thereafter an ongoing program of Mandatory & Statutory training.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills are essential.

Desirable for current Food Hygiene Certificate, or essential to complete with the first 3 months of employment. Desirable previous experience of working within a large-scale catering environment would be an advantage, however full training will be given.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Wendy Bone, Interim Catering Manager. Email wendy.bone@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Telephone:01292 614521

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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Posted: July 31st, 2026