Catering Assistant
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Salary
£26,300
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
The Catering Department at Withybush General Hospital is currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant who would like to join a large team of indi...
The successful candidate will play an integral role within the team in ensuring the department is cleaned to the highest standard. Also, there is some servery work where the successful candidate will be face to face with visitors, staff and patients in our canteen serving meals and dealing with cash and card payments.
Candidates will receive uniform and full training.
The candidates 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 29/09/2026
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
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 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 providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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)
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
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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