Catering Assistant

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Aberystwyth seeks a full-time catering team member to assist with meal preparation and service for patients and staff. The role involves daily cleaning tasks, strong teamwork, and effective communication. Candidates should be hard-working and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends. Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate skills are needed.
• Basic Health & Safety, COSHH training will be provided.
• Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment required.
• Desirable to communicate in Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation and service of meals.
• Undertake daily cleaning tasks.
• Provide catering services to all users.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Hard working

Education

Good level of general education

Food Safety Level 2 or Equivalent

Job description

We are currently looking to employ a full time member of staff to join our busy catering team at Bronglais Hospital, to assist with the daily preparation and service of both patient and staff meals.

You will also be assisting the team in the daily cleaning tasks. There may also be an opportunity to work in the staff dining room.

The successful candidate will need to be hard working, and willing to work as part of a team.

Working patterns will be between the hours of 07:00 - 20:00. These shifts will include some weekend & bank holiday work.

Main duties of the job

To provide Catering Services to all users of the department.

The candidate should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues, staff and visitors alike.

You will need to work within the hospital's policies and procedures and uphold the values of the Health Board at all times.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 28/10/2025

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Literate and numerate
• Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, moving and handling (on the job training)
• Food Safety Level 2 or Equivalent
• Good level of general education
• NVQ 2
• Welcome Host

Experience

• Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment.
• Experience in working in a large scale kitchen environment.
• Experience of dealing with the general public.

Language Requirements

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.