Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Job summary

The overall purpose of the job is to work as part of a team and be committed to take part in providing the best quality catering service to patients and staff within the Trust.To share learned best practise with others in developing catering services as changes are made over time to allow the department and individuals to react to changing need.

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

Main duties of the job

Cleaning all equipment, surfaces as required.Emptying rubbish in the prescribed manner.Storage of goods into the appropriate areas as required.The use of floor scrubbing equipment as part of cleaning regimes.Loading of meal trollies.Distribution of items to wards as required.Keeping of simple records as required.Keeping of simple and more complex records as required.Taking and recording food temperatures as required.Reporting defective equipment.Be responsible for lock up duties of the catering area as requiredUnloading meal trolleys and separation of crockery.Stripping plates of waste food.Stacking and loading of dirty crockery.Un-loading clean crockery and storing.Operation of the dishwasher.Cleaning of the dishwasher after use.Cleaning the equipment and surfaces within the dish wash area or associated with the dish washing function.Changing chemicals that are used on the dish wash machines.Recording dish wash temperatures as required.Use of the waste disposal.Washing of pots and pans by hand in sinks.Use of the pan washer or dishwasher for final cleaning only.Cleaning of the equipment and surfaces in the area.Storing clean pots and pans in the correct location.The set up and clean down of the main servery.Use of the cash register in the dining room for limited periods.Use of the cash register and following all related procedures in the dining room

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-EA140-0625

Job locations

Dolgellau Hospital

Hospital Drive

Dolgellau

LL40 1NT


Job description

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.

Job description

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

English

Essential

  • Experience in Catering
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
  • Ability to speak Welsh

English

Essential

  • Communicate clearly with catering team
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Experience in Catering
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
  • Ability to speak Welsh

English

Essential

  • Communicate clearly with catering team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Dolgellau Hospital

Hospital Drive

Dolgellau

LL40 1NT


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Dolgellau Hospital

Hospital Drive

Dolgellau

LL40 1NT


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Catering Manager (Interim)

Karen Roberts

Karen.N.Roberts@wales.nhs.uk

03000851185

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-EA140-0625

Job locations

Dolgellau Hospital

Hospital Drive

Dolgellau

LL40 1NT


Supporting documents

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