Catering Assistant

NHS; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Catering Assistant to support food preparation and maintain hygiene standards in a busy kitchen. Successful candidates will have a Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene and experience in a commercial kitchen. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in large scale/commercial kitchen.
• Dependable and reliable; previous experience in a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the CPU in delivering food preparation.
• Maintain detailed control of time and temperature during food transportation.
• Clean and store equipment and utensils safely.

Skills

Experience in large scale/commercial kitchen

Dependable and reliable

Education

Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene

City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent NVQ

Job description

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 27 November 2025

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to support the Central Production Unit (CPU) in delivering and assisting with the preparation, processing, chilling or freezing of raw materials in accordance with strict procedures, using sophisticated high‑volume cooking and chilling/freezing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the CPU in delivering and assisting in preparation, processing, chilling or freezing of raw materials.
• Use own initiative within standard operating procedures while reporting to the Kitchen Superintendent/Production Manager.
• Maintain detailed control of time and temperature during food transportation.
• Undertake cleaning duties as directed by the online Supervisor, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements.
• Carry out duties in various sections of the CPU, including preparation and cleaning.
• Assist in delivery of frozen and dry goods, participate in receipt of stores, stock rotation and handling of heavy equipment.
• Clean and store equipment, provisions, crockery, cutlery and utensils safely and hygienically; perform periodic area cleanings (walls, floors).
• Document and complete temperature forms required by legislation accurately.
• Observe and maintain high personal hygiene standards, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration for all staff.
• Segregate and promptly remove waste to designated points following the Safe Waste Handling Procedure.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness per schedule; use dishwasher/pot‑wash, scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene (or requirement to achieve at earliest opportunity).
• City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent NVQ.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in large scale/commercial kitchen.
• Dependable and reliable; previous experience in a catering environment.

Welsh Language Skills

Welsh Skills Desirable: The role is advertised as Welsh Desirable; speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above are an advantage, though not essential.

Person Specification

Experience not required to be Welsh; a level 3 proficiency suffices for short‑listing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DCS check for any previous convictions.

About us

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 will find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Contact

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board