Hospital Catering Operations Lead (Shift-based)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Catering Services Team Manager to lead a team of chefs and cooks, ensuring high‑quality catering for patients and staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd. The role requires shift work and strong knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety.

You will support service improvements, work with the Catering Management Team, and contribute to the development of efficient operational services in the catering department. Welsh language is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or equivalent in professional cookery.
• Level 4 Managing Food Safely.
• Experience of working in a Catering Department.
• Experience of running a busy kitchen.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Supervision or Management Experience.
• Level 3 or equivalent in Food Production and good knowledge and skills.
• Level 4 in Managing Food Safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hard working team of chefs/cooks to ensure the best catering service is provided to patients and staff.
• Support the Catering Management Team in delivering efficient and effective operational services across the Catering Service at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
• Be a key member of the Facilities team and assist with service improvements and specific projects as required.

Skills

Kitchen management

Supervision

Flexibility

Catering dept experience

Education

Level 3 in professional cookery

Level 4 Managing Food Safely

Level 3 in Food Production

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Catering Services Team Manager to lead a team of chefs and cooks, ensuring high‑quality catering for patients and staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd. The role requires shift work and strong knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety.

You will support service improvements, work with the Catering Management Team, and contribute to the development of efficient operational services in the catering department. Welsh language is desirable but not essential.