Hotel Services Assistant - Catering

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llanidloes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Llanidloes is seeking a Hotel Services Catering Assistant. The role involves preparing meals for patients and staff, supporting hotel services, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in the catering industry but full training will be provided. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, and the position requires flexibility in working hours, including evening and weekend shifts. It's a great opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full training provided

Supportive work environment

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in the catering industry is an advantage.
• Willingness to participate in further training.
• Demonstrated understanding of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages, snacks, salads, and hot meals.
• Support catering and facilities activities.
• Work as part of a rota that may include evenings and weekends.

Skills

Experience in catering industry

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Level 2 food safety qualification

Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent

Level 2 NVQ in catering or equivalent

Job description

Sponsorship:Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Please note that if you currently have a Skilled Worker Visa, we will not be able to consider your application due to the current home office criteria.

The Hotel Services Catering Assistant is responsible to the Hotel Services Supervisor to undertake a range of catering duties, which include thepreparation of beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and cooking of hot meals for both patients and staff within the Health Board. To carry out other relevant duties associated with the catering operation and periodically those as directed to support the wider Hotel Services Team e.g. cleaning or porter tasks.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit to a Hotel Services Catering Assistant at Llanidloes.

You will support the local delivery of hotel services catering and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given. You will be working as part of a rota that can include evenings and weekends.

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

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about our beautiful county has to offer.

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

Experience

• Experience in catering industry
• Level 2 food safety

Qualifications

• Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
• Knowledge gained on corporate and local induction, completion of internal training programme within 6/8 weeks, to include: Appropriate Health and Safety Training. Fire Training. Moving and handling skills. Cleanliness Champion training. Knowledge of policies and procedures. Knowledge of the site. Elementary food hygiene. Successful completion of agreed minimum training within the first 12 months of employment
• To have gained a Level 2 NVQ in catering or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it
• To have gained a Level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it.
• To have gained or have previously held a CIEH Level 2 or equivalent food safety qualification.

Experience

• To have gained sufficient experience in the catering industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices in a kitchen environment and professional techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.

Aptitude and Abilities

• To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
• To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

• Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high-quality service for patients and staff.

Other

• Ability to travel within geographical area
• Able to adopt a flexible approach to work hours to meet the needs of the service

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.