Cook

NHS; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aberystwyth is seeking a Cook to join their Catering Department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality cooking services for patients, staff, and the public. Responsibilities include preparing special dietary meals and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. Qualifications include a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent, and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. This role offers a 22.5 hour contract with training and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Staff uniform

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Basic level of general education required.
• City and Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent necessary.
• Previous experience in similar cook duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooking home made meals and salads for patients, staff, and the public.
• Preparing special dietary meals as required.
• Keeping cooking area clean and completing relevant HACCP forms.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Ability to prepare special dietary meals

Communication in Welsh

Education

City and Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The Catering Department at Bronglais Hospital is currently looking to recruit a Cook to join a large team of individuals within the department, to provide an effective and efficient cooking service.

The successful candidate will play an integral role within the team, whilst ensuring that the food is prepared to the highest standard.

Full training will be given, but the successful candidate will be required to hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or the equivalent.

The contract available is 1 x 22.5 hour post.

Main duties of the job

This contract is to work various days in the week, on a six week rolling rota. You will be required to work weekends and to include Bank Holidays as and when required, for which an additional payment is made.

Duties will include:

• Cooking home made meals and salads for patients, staff and the general public.
• To prepare special dietary meals for patients as and when required.
• To keep cooking area clean and tidy at all times and complete relevant HACCP forms.

Full training will be provided within the department.

Hours of work are between 07:00am - 20:00pm.

Successful candidates will receive staff uniform.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 20/01/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Basic level of general education
• City and Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge and knowledge of HACCP systems
• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge

Experience

• Previous experience of similar cooks duties
• Experience in similar size establishment or organisation
• Experience of special dietary needs

Language Requirements

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.