Cook

NHS; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Llanelli seeks a Cook to join the Catering Department. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors within a busy hospital kitchen. Full training will be provided. Candidates should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent. Weekend and holiday work will be required as part of a rota. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Full training provided

Staff uniform

Qualifications

• Basic level of general education.
• Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge and knowledge of HACCP systems.
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & cook meals for patients and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of the cooking area.
• Ensure food is prepared to the highest standard.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Experience with special dietary needs

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation

Job description

The Catering Department at Prince Philip 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 within a hospital environment.

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 equivalent.

The position available is 1 x 30 hour post per week, Monday - Sunday & will also be required to work weekends & bank holidays on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate 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.

Duties will include:

• Preparing & cooking meals 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 06:00am - 18:00pm.

The successful candidate will receive full training & staff uniform.

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

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 04/11/2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Basic level of general education
• City and Guilds 706 (1 and 2 ) or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge and knowledge of HACCP systems
• NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation
• 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 Skills

• 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.