Catering Assistant - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a catering team member to provide high quality meals for patients and staff across the Trust. You will join a busy kitchen, work across early to late shifts, and contribute to improving catering services.

Welsh language ability is desirable; English speakers are welcome to apply, and training is provided to achieve Level 2 Food Hygiene. The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and initiative, with weekend hours and Bank Holiday premiums,

Qualifications

• Good communication skills within a kitchen and ward environment.
• Ability to work flexibly and take initiative as duties change.
• Proven experience in catering and food service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality catering for patients and staff within the Trust.
• Work as part of a team and share best practices as changes occur.
• Cover early to late shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where required.
• Serve food at ward level and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

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 need.

Main duties of the job

Department working hours are predominantly between 7.00am to 21:00pm, 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. 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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Qualifications

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Skills

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