Catering Services Team Manager

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in Bangor is seeking a Catering Services Team Manager to lead a busy kitchen and ensure a high standard of patient and staff catering. The role requires shift work within the Food Production Team and strong knowledge of Food Safety.

The post is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) with salary between £28,819 and £31,626 per annum. Welsh language skills are desirable and supportively welcomed.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or equivalent in professional cookery.
• Experience of working in a Catering Department.
• Experience of running a busy kitchen.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Supervision or Management Experience.
• Level 3 or equivalent in Food Production and good knowledge and skills.
• Level 4 in Managing Food Safely.

Responsibilities

• The job will involve working with the Catering Management Team to ensure the best possible Catering Service for Patients, Staff and Visitors.
• The post holder must have excellent knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety, and be an excellent team member.
• The post holder will be required to work on shift as part of the Food Production Team.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Experience of running a busy kitchen

Supervision or Management Experience

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in professional cookery

Level 3 or equivalent in Food Production and good knowledge

Level 4 in Managing Food Safely

Experience of working in a Catering Department

Job description

Main area Catering Services Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: to meet the needs of the service Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various Shifts (8.00am - 4.00pm, 6.30am - 2.30pm , 10.30am -6.30pm , 10.45am- 6.45pm)) Job ref 050-EA135-0726-C

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 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.

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.

Job overview

A n opportunity has arisen for a motivated, passionate, compassionate, flexible Catering Services Team Manager to support the Catering Management Team in the delivery of efficient and effective operational services across the Catering Service at Ysbyty Gwynedd. We are looking for an individual that can contribute into leading a hard working team of chefs/cooks ensuring that the best Catering service is provided to patient and staff. This vacancy will be an Operational Post, and the requirement to work on shift as part of the Food Production Team will be key. The post holder must have excellent knowledge of Food Safety, Health and Safety be an excellent team member and have a passion for cooking.

This post holder is a key member of the Facilities team and will be required to provide support in the development of service improvements and assist with, or undertake specific tasks/projects as required.

Main duties of the job

The job will involve working with the Catering Management Team to ensure the best possible Catering Service for Patients, Staff and Visitors.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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

• Level 3 or equivalent in professional cookery
• Experience of working in a Catering Department
• Experience of running a busy kitchen
• Flexible approach to work
• Supervision or Management Experience
• Level 3 or equivalent in Food Production and good knowledge and skills
• Level 4 in Managing Food Safely

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.

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