Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Allergen
Allergy Awareness
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Food Production, recipes/quantities
- Experience
Experience of Catering
- Qualifications
Knowledge of COSHH
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Allergen
Allergy Awareness Qualification
- Knowledge
Has experience or knowledge of supervising
- Experience
Experience of Catering in Health Care setting
- Qualifications
COSHH Qualification
Job overview
This post will provide cover for Ysbyty Gwynedd, Ysbyty Cefni , Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley and Ysbyty Eryri, to cover staff and provide a patient meal service.
The Catering Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital provide meals, snacks and beverages to patients, staff and visitors. The Cook Team Leader is a key member of the team and has responsibility for carrying a range of duties related to food production and service in a busy kitchen environment. The Cook Team Leader will be working closely with Catering Supervisors, Catering Co-ordinator and managers to ensure that Catering Services meet relevant nutritional and dietary requirements arising from clinical, religious and cultural needs.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual who has City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent qualifications plus Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or work towards on commencement. Experience of working as a Chef, catering for large numbers would be of advantage.
For this Post, Patisserie qualifications are desirable.
Main duties of the job
The Cook Team Leader’s responsibilities will include:
Preparing and cooking meals from base and raw ingredients. Supporting Catering Supervisors in the day to day supervision of staff, Ensuring a clean safe environment is maintained.
The Cook Team Leader needs to have good teamwork, leadership, communication and organisational skills. They need to be self-motivated, be able to work unsupervised, have a flexible approach to shift alterations and have a friendly and professional approach.
The Health Board offers excellent working conditions including a generous entitlement of paid holiday, enhanced pay for weekend working and an opportunity to join the Superannuation Pension Scheme.
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 or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Cook Team Leader - BANK with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Cook role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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