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Bank Catering Assistant

Powys Teaching Health Board

Powys, LD3 0LUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£26,300

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

25 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

We are looking to recruit a catering assistant to work within our busy hospital kitchen. The successful candidate will need to have good communication...

We are looking to recruit to a Hotel Services Catering Assistant, Bank- hours

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.

All applicants are invited to apply in welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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

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.

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential: - To have gained sufficient knowledge of the catering industry to meet the requirements of this role.

Desirable

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable: - Ability to speak Welsh

Values

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

Other

Essential: - Ability to travel within geographical area.; - Able to work hours flexibly.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

12 October 2026

Last checked

12 October 2026

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About the employer

PTH
Powys Teaching Health Board

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