Job overview
The Catering Department at Prince Philip 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 that the food is prepared, delivered and the department is cleaned to the highest standard.
The contract available is 1 x 37.5 hour post. This contract is to work 5 days a week, Monday to Sunday on a 3 week rota and will include Bank Holidays as and when required for which additional payment is made.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Catering Assistant role, your duties will include assisting the cook in charge with all aspects of food provision, deep cleaning the kitchen area, and cleaning equipment used throughout the day.
The department will provide full training. Working hours are between 06:00 am and 20:00 pm.
The successful candidate will receive all uniform.
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.
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 25/06/2026.
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This advert is for Catering Assistant with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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