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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - Bank - as and when required
Job ref
100-BANK-EA001-1125
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital,
Town
Aberystwyth,
Salary
£24,833 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/12/2025 23:59
Interview date
30/12/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Bank Catering Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

The post-holder will be required to provide a catering and food service within all patient areas, in accordance with the agreed Catering and Nutritional Policy, as well as the Food Safety Regulations and Food Hygiene Regulations.

The post holder will be responsible along with others on a rostered basis to assist with the delivery of patient services, at ward and department level. The post holder may provide hospitality service to clinics and other areas.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you’ll be supporting the catering service, helping to make sure patients, staff and visitors receive safe, high-quality meals every day. You’ll be involved in all aspects of kitchen work, including general cleaning of floors, walls, work surfaces and equipment, following the agreed cleaning schedules. You’ll also operate the dishwasher and take responsibility for washing larger items in the pan-wash area.

 You’ll help with basic food preparation such as vegetables, salads, sandwiches and simple finger foods. Daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are part of the routine, and it’s important to follow all colour-coding systems to maintain hygiene standards. Before each meal service, you’ll help make sure there is enough cutlery, crockery, utensils and condiments so everything runs smoothly.

Part of the job involves receiving deliveries of food stores and cleaning materials, checking everything is correct and storing items safely in line with our operational policies. You’ll also take part in the patient meal service using the conveyor belt system, making sure portion sizes are correct and that meals are accurate. You’ll need to be aware of special dietary needs and ensure these requests are always followed.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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  30/12/2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Literate and numerate
  • Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, moving and handling (on the job training)
  • Food safety level 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Good level of general education
  • NVQ 2
  • Welcome Host

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of dealing with the general public
  • Experience in working in a large scale kitchen environment

Langauge Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carole Lepetit
Job title
Catering Manager
Telephone number
01970 636719
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