Support Services Assistant (Catering)

Powys Teaching Health Board; Brecon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Support Services Catering Assistant to assist with preparing beverages, snacks and hot meals for patients and staff at Bronllys Hospital. You will support catering services, ensuring compliance with legislation and local policies, and may work evenings or weekends as part of a rota.

Experience is an advantage but full training will be provided. Welsh language skills are welcomed and training will be offered to develop them as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering environment and safe food handling.
• Level 2 food safety qualification or equivalent.
• Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent for basic documentation.
• Willingness to develop Welsh language skills is welcomed and supported.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and hot meals for patients and staff.
• Support the delivery of hotel services catering and facilities in line with legislation and local policies.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and participate in rotas including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Catering industry experience

Level 2 food safety

Welsh language willingness

Education

Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent

Level 2 NVQ in catering or equivalent

Basic Health & Safety Training

CIEH Level 2 food safety

Job description

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.

The Support Services Catering Assistant is responsible to the Support Services Supervisor to undertake a range of catering duties, which include the preparation 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 Support Services Team e.g. cleaning or porter tasks.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit to a Support Services Catering Assistant at Bronllys Hospital.

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

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 what our beautiful county has to offer.

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.
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

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 have a flexible approach to work the 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.