Bank Cook

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Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF

CATERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

BANK COOK/CHEF

Band 3 - £28,011 - £30,230 pro rata

Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

Shifts include 7.00am - 2.00pm & 12.30pm - 7.30pm

For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website:

• Produce and serve high-quality meals for patients, staff and external customers.
• Interpret and manage all operational aspects of the kitchen and associated areas including deliveries, preparation, storage rooms, wash up.
• Supervise staff working in these areas.

• Preferred experience within a commercial/industrial background.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene & HACCP regulations.
• Good all‑round food preparation skills and leadership skills.
• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or SVQ level 3 (catering/professional cookery) and an intermediate food hygiene certificate.
• Positive and flexible approach, good leadership & communication skills, self‑motivated, ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work flexible shift pattern, including weekends.
• Register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
• This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For further information and an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Mr George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: or george.macivert.

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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.

As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rata basis.

Closing Date: 03rd March 2026.