Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)
- Job ref
- 100-EA038-0825
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Withybush General Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Salary
- £24,833 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/09/2025
Employer heading

Catering Assistant
Band 2
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Job overview
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.
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 22.09.2025
Person specification
Qualifications & 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
Language Requirements
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (level 1)
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Ricketts
- Job title
- Specialist Services Assistant Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01437 773789
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