Bank Catering Assistant

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Catering Assistant to prepare beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and hot meals for patients and staff. You will support the catering operation and related facilities while adhering to local policies and legislation.

Flexibility is essential as the role includes a rota with evenings and weekends; training will be provided, and the team is part of Powys Teaching Health Board's supportive, rural health service in Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience is an advantage but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Ability to work on a rota including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and hot meals for patients and staff.
• Support catering operations and wider Support Services Team, including cleaning or porter tasks.
• Work on a rota that may include evenings and weekends.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

The Support Services Catering Assistant is responsible to the Support Services Supervisor to undertake a range of catering duties, which include the preparation of beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and cooking of hot meals for both patients and staff within the Health Board. To carry out other relevant duties associated with the catering operation and periodically those as directed to support the wider Support Services Team e.g. cleaning or porter tasks., You will support the local delivery of hotel services catering and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will need to be self‑motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given. You will be working as part of a rota that can include evenings and weekends.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community‑based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.