# Catering Supervisor

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board
- **Location:** Glangwili Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Catering supervisor
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday 07:00-15:00 or 12:30-20:30 (on a 3 week rota basis))
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-01T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T11:31:12.272Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Carmarthen/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Catering/Catering-v8267774
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8267774?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### 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

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of dealing with general public
- Supervisory/team leading experience

**Desirable**

- Previous NHS experience
- Supervisory experience in similar establishment
- Experience of cleaning duties

### Language Skills

**Desirable**

- Welsh Speaker (level 1)

### Qualifications & Knowledge

**Essential**

- Good level of general education
- Level 3 award in Supervising Food Safety
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH
- Knowledge of Moving & Handling
- Knowledge of HACCP

**Desirable**

- ILM Level 3 award in Supervisory Training
- In depth knowledge of catering processes and procedures
- Knowledge of allergens and therapeutic diets
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

## Documents

- [oh form (pdf, 656.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10619239)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373)
- [jd&ps - english (pdf, 275.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10619238)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383)

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