# Catering Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/catering-assistant/0337109b-472e-41b2-82b2-741b086a45cf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/catering-assistant/0337109b-472e-41b2-82b2-741b086a45cf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,300 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (1 x 15 hour post available. To work 5 nights, 5pm - 8pm Monday to Sunday) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T11:13:03.790Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Haverfordwest/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Catering/Catering-v8138390 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8138390?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The Catering Department at Withybush General Hospital is currently looking to recruit  a 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 the  department is cleaned to the highest standard. Also, there is some servery work where the successful candidate will be face to face with visitors, staff and patients in our canteen, serving meals and dealing with cash and card payments. ### Main duties of the job The contract currently available is 1 x 15 hour post. This contract is to work 5 nights a week,  5pm to 8pm, 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### 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 14/08/2026 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment **Desirable** - Experience of dealing with the general public - Experience in working in a large scale kitchen environment ### Language Requirements **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (level 1) ### Qualifications & Knowledge **Essential** - Literate and numerate - Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, moving and handling (on the job training) - Food safety level 2 or equivalent **Desirable** - Good level of general education - NVQ 2 - Welcome host ## Documents - [oh form (docx, 102.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442478) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [jd/ps - english (pdf, 249.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10436717) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.