# Bank Catering Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board.

## Canonical URLs

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- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-catering-assistant/30eeb2b9-d62a-4304-937a-266bf20d7b4a.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board
- **Town:** Bronllys
- **Region:** West Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum
- **Contract type:** 0 days (Bank- Ad hoc when required to include weekdays, weekends, bank holidays)
- **Employment type:** Flexible working, Other, 0 hours per week (Pro Rata)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-22T08:12:16.365Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/Llandrindod_Wells/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Support_Services/Support_Services-v8025368
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8025368?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

Sponsorship

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Please note that if you currently have a Skilled Worker Visa, we will not be able to consider your application due to the current home office criteria.

The Support Services Catering Assistant is responsible to the Support Services Supervisor to undertake a range of catering duties, which include the preparation of beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and cooking of hot meals for both patients and staff within the Health Board. To carry out other relevant duties associated with the catering operation and periodically those as directed to support the wider Support Services Team e.g. cleaning or porter tasks.

### Main duties of the job

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

## Job Details

Sponsorship

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Please note that if you currently have a Skilled Worker Visa, we will not be able to consider your application due to the current home office criteria.

The Support Services Catering Assistant is responsible to the Support Services Supervisor to undertake a range of catering duties, which include the preparation of beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and cooking of hot meals for both patients and staff within the Health Board. To carry out other relevant duties associated with the catering operation and periodically those as directed to support the wider Support Services Team e.g. cleaning or porter tasks.

## Job Description

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

## Responsibilities

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Ability to travel within  geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet needs of the service

### Values

**Essential**

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

### Experience

**Essential**

- 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.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Literacy and Numeracy L1 or  equivalent
- Knowledge gained on  corporate and local induction,  completion of internal  training programme within  6/8 weeks, to include: Appropriate Health and  Safety Training. Fire Training. Moving and handling skills. Cleanliness Champion  training. Knowledge of policies and  procedures. Knowledge of the site. Elementary food hygiene. Successful completion of  agreed minimum training  within the first 12 months of  employment

**Desirable**

- 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.

### Aptitude and abilities

**Essential**

- 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**

- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

## Documents

- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375)
- [occupational health (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319151)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1727)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 219.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10312216)

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