Hywel Dda University Health Board

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 15 September 2025

Job summary

The Catering Department at Withybush General Hospital is currently looking to recruit 1 x 30 hrs full time Catering Assistant who would like to join a large team of individuals within the department, in providing an effective and efficient cleaning and catering service.

The successful candidate will play an integral role within the team, in ensuring that the food is prepared, delivered and the department is cleaned to the highest standard.

Main duties of the job

The contract currently available is a 30 hour post, working over 4 days. This contract is to work 3 fixed day shifts ( Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ) between the times of 7am to 8pm, and 1 x 7.5hr floating shift, Monday to Sunday.

These hours may vary to reflect the needs of the service. Candidates will receive uniform and full training.

The candidate should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues, staff and visitors alike.

You will need to work within the hospital's policies and procedures and uphold the values of Hywel Dda University Health Board at all times.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-EA038-0825

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 22.09.2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 22.09.2025

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, moving and handling (on the job training)
  • Food safety level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Good level of general education
  • NVQ 2
  • Welcome host

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with the general public
  • Experience in working in a large scale kitchen environment

Language Requirements

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, moving and handling (on the job training)
  • Food safety level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Good level of general education
  • NVQ 2
  • Welcome host

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with the general public
  • Experience in working in a large scale kitchen environment

Language Requirements

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Services Assistant Manager

Matthew Ricketts

matthew.ricketts@wales.nhs.uk

01437773789

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-EA038-0825

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Supporting documents

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