Catering Assistant

NHS; Llanrhos; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is recruiting for a part-time catering role (Grade Band 2) in Llandudno. The post offers 15 hours per week, mainly 16:00–19:00, across five sessions in a seven-week rotation.

The salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata, with a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires catering experience, Level 2 Food Hygiene or willingness to obtain it, and good communication skills to support patients and staff in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Excellent communication skills within a kitchen and ward environment.
• Catering experience is essential for this role.
• Ability to work flexibly, use own initiative and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Work hours are 16:00–19:00, 5 sessions over a 7 week rotation, with some weekend work.
• Prepare and serve meals at ward level and in kitchen areas.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and customer service.
• Collaborate with the team to support service changes and backfill shifts as needed.

Skills

Food hygiene Level 2

Good communication

Catering experience

Flexibility

Job description

Main area Catering Grade Band 2 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (to meet the needs of the service.) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Working hours between 16:00 - 19:00 over 5 sessions on 7 week rotation) Job ref 050-EA261-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Llandudno Hospital Town Llandudno Salary £26,300 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 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.

Job overview

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

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Qualifications

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