Catering Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Coity; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. You will assist in food preparation, ward meal service, and dining room service, while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

We welcome Welsh language skills (level 3+) and teamwork. Salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata, with shifts between 7am–8pm, including weekends and bank holidays; permanent contract with part-time

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education (i.e. key skills level 2 in English and Mathematics or equivalent)
• Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace along with specific legislative requirements (Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene Wales 2006, COSHH, HACCP)

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages in line with Health Board policies and procedures
• Assist nursing staff with ward meal service
• Serve beverages at ward level on patient requests
• Serve staff and customers in the dining room maintaining professional service
• Operate the cash register accurately
• Ensure catering areas are cleaned according to schedules
• Be available for contingency duties outside normal hours when required

Skills

Teamwork

Welsh skills (level 3+)

Catering experience

Education

Key skills level 2 in English and Mathematics

Job description

Main area Catering Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - Various hours. Working between the hours of 7am to 8.00pm, including weekends and bank holidays Job ref 110-EA141-1126

Site Princess of Wales Hospital Town Bridgend Salary £26,300 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

To support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team in delivering catering services to patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the Health Board Food Safety policy and all related and relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery, supporting, team working practices and the Facilities Unit commitment to EFQMS; and helping to maintain open and effective communications.

The post holder will work either as part of the ward based catering team or as part of the Main Kitchen catering team and will be responsible for food preparation or regeneration, meal service and cleaning of all catering areas.

Main duties of the job

• To prepare food and beverages in accordance with Health Board policy, procedures and legislative requirements.
• To assist nursing staff with meal service at ward level.
• To serve beverages at ward level in accordance with patient requests.
• To serve staff and customers in the dining room providing a professional and polite service.
• To operate the cash register accurately.
• To ensure all catering areas are cleaned in accordance with daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• In the event of a major incident or to support adverse weather or other Facilities services contingency, the post holder may be required to be called in outside of normal working hours to support the Facilities Services in the contingency actions when and where required.

The duties of this post are not inflexible or exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically and may be changed to be consistent with the grading of the post as the organisation or department develops and following consultation with the post holder.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above

Experience

• Previous experience in a catering role with a basic knowledge of catering practices

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Good standard of general education (i.e. key skills level 2 in English and Mathematics or equivalent)
• Knowledge of health and safety in the work place along with specific legislative requirements covered during induction training. This will include Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene (Wales) Legislation 2006, Food Handling policies and procedures, COSHH and HACCP procedures

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Sarah Thomas Job title Facilities Team Leader/Arweinydd Tîm Cyfleusterau Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01656 7552505 Additional information