Location
Abercynon, Wales
Salary
£26,300 per annum
Profession
Catering assistant
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
10 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
26 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

2 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

  • Knowledge/Experience

    Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene/within 3 months of employment .

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge/Experience

    Working within a busy customer focused and productive work environment.

Job overview

To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with all legislative requirements.

To carry out duties in the various sections of the CPU including preparation and cleaning duties.

Assist in delivery of all frozen and dry goods and participate in the receipt of stores, stock rotation assistance in issuing of stores, heavy equipment etc.

Assist the Porter/Driver in loading and unloading freezer van with racks of food items for distribution.

To complete daily and weekly cleaning of all areas in accordance with COSSH departmental schedules and specifications, using appropriate equipment, chemicals and work methods, tasks to include cleaning of ovens, stoves, wall washing, floor maintenance, high cleaning, freezers & refrigerators etc via scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners.

Main duties of the job

Attend training sessions as and when necessary, and as requested by the General Manager.

Clean and store equipment, provisions, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner and periodic cleaning of areas in accordance with department schedules and specification, tasks to include wall washing etc.

Document and complete temperature forms as required by legislation and to ensure that all documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e. temperature of food and equipment.

Observe and maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all staff.

Ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the University Health Board’s Safe Waste Handling Procedure.

Ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner, and to follow a cleaning schedule on a daily basis to include the cleaning of floors, walls etc. as requested by the on-line Supervisor/Production Manager.

Be trained to operate the use of dishwasher/pot-wash and equipment associated with wash-up areas, and the use of scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners.

Sterilise equipment that is returned from unit sites in preparation for reissue of products.

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.

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are not necessary

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This advert is for Catering Assistant with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Abercynon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.

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