Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Treorchy is seeking a Catering Assistant. Responsibilities include supporting food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting in various kitchen duties. Candidates should have experience in a commercial kitchen and hold a certificate in Basic Food Hygiene. The role emphasizes reliability and the ability to follow procedures. Join a team dedicated to excellent service within the thriving NHS environment in Wales.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a large scale or commercial kitchen environment.
• Dependability and reliability in work performance.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support CPU in preparation, processing, chilling, and freezing of food.
• Perform cleaning duties as per legislative requirements.
• Maintain time and temperature control of food items.

Skills

Experience in large scale/commercial kitchen

Dependable and reliable

Basic food hygiene

Education

Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene

City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 05 January 2026

To support the Central Production Unit (CPU) in delivering and assist in preparation, processing, chilling or freezing of raw materials in accordance with the strict procedures, using sophisticated high-volume cooking and chilling/freezing equipment.

Will be responsible to the Kitchen Superintendent/Production Manager, but will be required to use own initiative within standard operating procedures, referring to the supervisor when necessary.

Detailed control of time and temperature in the transportation of food items.

To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with all legislative requirements.

To carry out duties in the various sections of the CPU including preparation and cleaning duties.

Main duties of the job

Clean and store equipment, provisions, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner and periodic cleaning of areas in accordance with department schedules and specification, tasks to include wall washing etc.

Document and complete temperature forms as required by legislation and to ensure that all documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e. temperature of food and equipment.

Observe and maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all staff.

Ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the University Health Board's Safe Waste Handling Procedure.

Ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner, and to follow a cleaning schedule on a daily basis to include the cleaning of floors, walls etc. as requested by the on-line Supervisor/Production Manager.

Be trained to operate the use of dishwasher/pot-wash and equipment associated with wash-up areas, and the use of scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners.

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'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.

Job responsibilities

To support the Central Production Unit (CPU) in delivering and assist in preparation, processing, chilling or freezing of raw materials in accordance with the strict procedures, using sophisticated high-volume cooking and chilling/freezing equipment.

Will be responsible to the Kitchen Superintendent/Production Manager, but will be required to use own initiative within standard operating procedures, referring to the supervisor when necessary.

Detailed control of time and temperature in the transportation of food items.

To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with all legislative requirements.

To carry out duties in the various sections of the CPU including preparation and cleaning duties.

Assist in delivery of all frozen and dry goods and participate in the receipt of stores, stock rotation assistance in issuing of stores, heavy equipment etc.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; while the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This is not fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents at the bottom.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience and Skills

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

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board