Catering Assistant

NHS; Abergele; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Welsh language friendly environment

Job summary

BCUHB North Wales is seeking a part-time Main area Catering Grade Band 2. The role is 15 hours per week with shifts 7.30–3.30 over a 7‑week rota, including weekends, and a pro rata salary of £26,300 per annum.

You will join a team delivering quality catering to patients and staff, with a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to train). Welsh language skills are desirable, and both Welsh and English speakers are welcome.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Flexible approach to shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and English speakers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering services to patients and staff as part of the team.
• Work on a 7-week rota with 7.30–3.30 shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety; hold or train towards Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible working

Welsh language skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Main area Catering Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Shifts to include 7.30-3.30 over 2 days per week on 7 week roster) Job ref 050-EA225-1026-A

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site NWAS Town Abergele Salary £26,300 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

The overall purpose of the job is to work as part of a team and be committed to take part in providing the best quality catering service to patients and staff within the Trust.

To share learned best practise with others in developing catering services as changes are made over time to allow the department and individuals to react to changing need.

Main duties of the job

Working hours are 7.30 to 3.30 over 2 days on seven week rota which will involve weekend work and various shift patterns including early and late shifts as the service requires. Likely to be more late shifts than early shifts. The pay rate will increase for all hours worked on a Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holidays.

You must have good communication skills, as you will be working within the kitchen and serving food at ward level. Candidates must be able to demonstrate ability to work flexibly and on own initiative.

You will hold a current level 2 food hygiene certificate, or be willing to work towards this qualification. Catering experience is essential for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.