Catering Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is recruiting a Catering Assistant on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months.

The role involves working in hospital kitchens and serving meals to ward areas, with shifts 16:00–19:00 on a 7-week rotating pattern, including weekends and bank holidays, with enhanced rates for weekend work.

Good communication, flexibility, and willingness to progress Level 2 Food Hygiene are essential; Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Level 2 food hygiene certificate or be willing to work towards it.
• Catering experience is essential for this post.
• Good communication skills and ability to work flexibly.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work in kitchen and serve food at ward level.
• Be flexible with shifts including early, late, weekends and bank holidays.
• Share learned best practice and respond to changing needs.
• This is a 12-month fixed term/secondment contract.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

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 needs.

Main duties of the job

Department working hours are predominantly between 16:00 - 19:00 over 5 sessions on 7 week rotation, which will involve some weekend work and various shift patterns including early and late shifts as the service requires. 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.

This post is a 12 month contract.

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

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

Person specification

Qualifications

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Desirable criteria

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Skills

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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