Bank - Catering Assistant

1. We are looking to recruit a catering assistant to work within our busy hospital kitchen.
2. You will support the local delivery of hotel services catering and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed.
3. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable in this post.

We are looking to recruit a catering assistant to work within our busy hospital kitchen. 

The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, have good organisational and time management skills. Be able to work as a team and independently. 

Experience in catering desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• To have gained sufficient knowledge of the catering industry to meet the requirements of this role.

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential criteria

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

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly.

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices. 

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.