Cook
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Aberystwyth, SY23 1ER
Salary
£26,300
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
The Catering Department at Bronglais Hospital is currently looking to recruit a Cook to join a large team of individuals within the department, to pro...
This contract is to work various days in the week, on a six week rolling rota. You will be required to work weekends and to include Bank Holidays as and when required, for which an additional payment is made.
Duties will include
- Cooking home made meals and salads for patients, staff and the general public.
- To prepare special dietary meals for patients as and when required.
- To keep cooking area clean and tidy at all times and complete relevant HACCP forms.
Full training will be provided within the department.
Hours of work are between 07:00am - 20:00pm.
Successful candidates will receive staff uniform.
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.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic level of general education
- City and Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge and knowledge of HACCP systems
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)
- Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of similar cooks duties
Desirable
- Experience in similar size establishment or organisation
- Experience of special dietary needs
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
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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