Catering Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Abergele; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking a catering assistant to provide high-quality services to patients and staff. The role involves working in the kitchen and ward-level food service, with a seven-week rota including weekends and variable early/late shifts.

Applicants should have a current Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to attain one) and catering experience. Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh or English speakers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to operate in a kitchen and ward setting.
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative.
• Welsh and/or English speaking desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in the kitchen and serve food at ward level.
• Share learned best practices while developing catering services as needs change.
• Participate in a seven-week rota with weekend work and varying shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team coordination

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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., 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.
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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.