# 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
- **Town:** Haverfordwest
- **Region:** West Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,300 - £27,890 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Six week rota - hours between 7am and 8pm)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03T09:34:22.008Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Aberystwyth/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Catering/Catering-v8029011
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8029011?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join a very busy Catering Department.

Based at Bronglais General Hospital, you will have the day to day responsibility for providing front line supervision support to 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. Due to the nature of the job, a professional cooking background is desirable  for this role in order to be able to provide patient feeding and retail dishes.

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.

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 23.06.2026

## Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join a very busy Catering Department.

Based at Bronglais General Hospital, you will have the day to day responsibility for providing front line supervision support to all catering staff involved in food service and food production for staff, visitors and patients.

## Job Description

Applicants will preferably have some supervisory qualifications or a proven track record of supervising a large staff group. Due to the nature of the job, a professional cooking background is desirable for this role in order to be able to provide patient feeding and retail dishes.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

## 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 23.06.2026

## 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.
- Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge
- Health and Safety COSHH
- Moving and Handling
- HACCP knowledge

**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

- [jdps (pdf, 275.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10316274)
- [oh form (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325288)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383)

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