Cook

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Haverfordwest is seeking motivated cooks to join their team at Withybush Catering Department. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a busy hospital kitchen. Candidates must have qualifications in food preparation, including City & Guilds and NVQ Level 3. Successful applicants will work 37.5 hours a week, including weekends and holidays. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment aimed at bilingualism in Welsh.

Benefits

Enhanced weekend rates

Pension

Attractive holiday package

Qualifications

• Basic level of general education.
• City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality food within a hospital environment.
• Work as part of a team in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Food Preparation for Special Dietary Needs

Education

City and 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 be 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

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo
• 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 22.12.25

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)