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Cook

£26.7k - £28.99k per annum
Full-time

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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.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cook to join the busy Catering Team at Raigmore Hospital. You will play a vital role in preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors, supporting health and wellbeing across the hospital.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to frontline healthcare services by ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.

For informal enquiries please contact View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

  • Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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  • Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values .

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

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