# Catering Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

## Canonical URLs

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- **Location:** Ynysmeurig House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Catering assistant
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (6.30am - 2.30pm 8am - 4pm)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-26T13:20:39.493Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Treorchy_RCT/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Catering/Catering-v7890527
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7890527?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### 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

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

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

### Knowledge/Experience

**Essential**

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

**Desirable**

- Working within a busy customer focused and productive work environment.

## Documents

- [jdps english (pdf, 872.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10165467)
- [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 832.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10165468)
- [oh form- ig ffurflen (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10165469)
- [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634)

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