Catering Assistant - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support ward meal service with a focus on quality and safety. You will work as part of a team, serving patients and staff and helping to implement best practices as catering needs evolve.

Candidates should have a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or be prepared to work towards it, and should demonstrate flexibility and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Food Hygiene or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Catering experience is essential for this post.
• Good communication skills are required for working in ward areas.
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative is important.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients and staff.
• Work within the kitchen and ward settings to maintain quality of service.
• Share best practices and support changes to improve catering provision.

Skills

Good communication

Welsh language desirable

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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Skills

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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