Facilities Operative Catering (Ward Based Caterer)

NHS; Penarth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization based in Penarth is looking for a Facilities Operative Catering to join their team at the University Hospital of Llandough. This permanent position offers various hours between 15:30 and 19:30, focusing on delivering quality food service while ensuring adherence to health and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have a food hygiene certification, customer care skills, and a desire to work in a healthcare environment. Opportunities for training and development are available, along with excellent staff benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced rates of pay for weekend work

Pension scheme

27 annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Candidates must have good customer care skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment is preferred but training will be provided.
• Applicants should have a current food hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the catering team within the hospital environment.
• Follow food hygiene standards and maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas.

Skills

Good customer care and verbal / written communication skills

Sufficient Experience of Catering service

Education

Good numeracy and literacy education

Intermediate food hygiene

N.V.Q level 2 Catering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Go back Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Facilities Operative Catering (Ward Based Caterer)

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10‑year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Skills

• Good customer care and verbal / written communication skills
• Sufficient Experience of Catering service

Experience

• Able to work as a team member
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Experience of working in a NHS health care environment
• Previous Catering Experience

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy education
• Intermediate food hygiene
• N.V.Q level 2 Catering qualification or equivalent.

Special Knowledge

• Cleaning techniques within a catering environment in accordance with food hygiene
• General knowledge of cleaning techniques and cleaning frequencies
• Dietary / nutrition awareness
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques in accordance with NHS Standards of Cleanliness

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board