Job overview
We are currently looking to employ someone to join our busy catering team at Bronglais Hospital, to assist with the daily preparation and service of both patient and staff meals.
You will also be assisting the team in the daily cleaning tasks. There may also be an opportunity to work in the staff dining room.
The successful candidate will need to be hard working, and willing to work as part of a team.
Working patterns will be between the hours of 07:00 - 20:00. These shifts will include some weekend & bank holiday work.
Main duties of the job
To provide Catering Services to all users of the department.
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 the 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 06/08/2026.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment.
Desirable
- Experience in working in a large scale kitchen environment.
- Experience of dealing with the general public.
Language Requirements
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and 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
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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, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Working patterns will be between the hours of 07:00 - 20:00. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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