Job requirements
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Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of dealing with general public
- Experience
Supervisory/team leading experience
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Good level of general education
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Level 3 award in Supervising Food Safety
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Knowledge of Food Hygiene
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Knowledge of Moving & Handling
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Knowledge of HACCP
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous NHS experience
- Experience
Supervisory experience in similar establishment
- Experience
Experience of cleaning duties
- Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (level 1)
- Qualifications & Knowledge
ILM Level 3 award in Supervisory Training
- Qualifications & Knowledge
In depth knowledge of catering processes and procedures
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Knowledge of allergens and therapeutic diets
- Qualifications & Knowledge
City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join a very busy Catering Department.
Based at Glangwili Hospital, you will have the day to day responsibility for providing front line supervision within the department and support all catering staff involved in food service and food production for staff, visitors and patients.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will preferably have some supervisory qualifications or a proven track record of supervising a large staff group.
Strong leadership qualities with excellent communication skills together with a flexible approach to the needs of the service are essential. The post holder will work a 37.5 hour week with a requirement to work unsociable hours and weekends & bank holidays.
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 15/10/2026
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Catering Supervisor with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Catering supervisor role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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