Facilities Operative Catering (Ward Based Caterer

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Penarth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join their Facilities team as ward-based caterers at the University Hospital of Llandough in Cardiff. This position offers flexible working hours between 15:30 and 19:30, working any five days from seven. Candidates should possess a current food hygiene certification and good customer care skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Benefits include enhanced weekend pay rates and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Enhanced rates of pay for weekend work

Opportunity to join an excellent pension scheme

27 annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a current food hygiene certification.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential.
• Good customer care skills and effective communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Facilities team within Patient catering as a ward-based caterer.
• Work various hours between 15:30 and 19:30, any five from seven days.
• Support the catering needs of patients in a hospital environment.

Skills

Good customer care skills

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Education

Current food hygiene certification

Job description

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland 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.

Candidates must possess a current food hygiene certification, have good customer care skills and be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team. Knowledge of catering within a hospital environment, COSHH, health & safety and infection control would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will need to have the ability to adapt to an ever changing health care environment. You will need to be organised and have experience of working in a busy service and environment where you would be required to prioritise workloads according to schedules and service needs.

There are development opportunities for people with good organisational and communication skills and a good knowledge of delivering a quality service to patients, relatives and members of staff.

We offer excellent staff terms and conditions including enhanced rates of pay for weekend work, opportunity to join an excellent pension scheme, 27 annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays.

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

Health Board Overview

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together". We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board's Vision for improving the health and well‑being of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives: Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future.

We are a values‑driven organisation and our goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are:

• We are kind and caring
• We are respectful
• We have trust and integrity
• We take personal responsibility

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge.

We are looking motivated and enthusiastic people with a flexible approach to work to join our Facilities team within Patient catering as a ward‑based caterer at the University Hospital of Llandough. The vacancy is permanent and various hours are available between 15:30 and 19:30 and any five from seven days.

Location

University Hospital of Llandough – Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan.

Requirements

• Current food hygiene certification
• Good customer care skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Knowledge of catering in a hospital environment (beneficial)
• Knowledge of COSHH, health & safety and infection control (beneficial)
• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good communication skills
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh (welcoming both Welsh and English speakers)

Benefits

• Enhanced rates of pay for weekend work
• Opportunity to join an excellent pension scheme
• 27 annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays