Cook

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking highly motivated cooks for their Withybush Catering Department. This role involves preparing high-quality meals for patients and visitors, working in a busy environment with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. The candidate must have relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds 706 and demonstrate solid communication skills, along with a requirement for experience in special dietary preparation. Salary is set at £24,833 per annum.

Benefits

Enhanced weekend rates

Pension scheme

Attractive holiday package

Qualifications

• Basic general education required.
• Experience in similar cook duties appreciated.
• Health and Safety knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
• Ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexible approach

Experience with special dietary needs

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and committed individuals to join our team of cooks in Withybush Catering Department.

We have 2 x 37.5 hour cook posts available. As part of the role, you will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rolling rota basis, between the hours of 6:30 am to 7pm, 7.5 hrs per day Monday to Sunday.

Based at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest you will have the day-to-day responsibility for providing high quality food within a hospital environment. Catering for patients, as well as staff and visitors, in our canteen.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to able to work as part of a team producing high quality meals for patients, staff and visitors in a busy commercial kitchen. A flexible approach to the needs of the service and excellent communication skills are also essential. Experience in preparing meals for special dietary needs would be an advantage for this post.Candidates must have City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent or NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation, plus a basic food hygiene certificate.

We offer good rates of pay with enhanced weekend rates, Pension and an attractive holiday package.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 take place on 12/01/2026

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.

£24,833 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)