Bank-Catering Assistant - Ystrad

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service in Wales is seeking a Catering Assistant for their hospital kitchen. The role involves supporting hotel services catering, with flexible working hours. Ideal candidates have good communication and organizational skills, and although experience is desirable, full training will be provided. Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering desirable but not essential.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Self-motivated and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the local delivery of hotel services catering.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.
• Work as part of a rota including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job summary

Main area
Support Services

Grade
Band 2

Contract
0 days (Bank- Adhoc when required)

Hours
0 hours per week (flexible working)

Job ref
070-BCAY-0925

Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board

Employer type
NHS

Site
Ystradgynlais

Town
Ystradgynlais

Salary
£24,833 per annum pro rata

Salary period
Yearly

Closing
09/10/2025 08:00

Bank-Catering Assistant - Ystrad

Band 2

Be part of a "Healthy Caring Powys" and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

Sponsorship
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

We are looking to recruit a catering assistant to work within our busy hospital kitchen. The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, have good organisational and time management skills. Be able to work as a team and independently. Experience in catering desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit to a Hotel Services Catering Assistant, Bank in all sites. 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.

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac. As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We'll value your contribution whether you're looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it's entirely your choice. Once you've applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Interested in working with us, but haven't found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail.

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