Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and committed individual to join our team of cooks in Withybush Catering Department.
We have 1 x 30.0 hour cook post available. As part of the role, you will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rolling rota basis, between the hours of 6:30 am to 7pm, 7.5 hrs per day Monday to Sunday.
Based at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest you will have the day-to-day responsibility for providing high quality food within a hospital environment. Catering for patients, as well as staff and visitors, in our canteen.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to able to work as part of a team, producing high quality meals for patients, staff and visitors in a busy commercial kitchen. A flexible approach to the needs of the service and excellent communication skills are also essential. Experience in preparing meals for special dietary needs would be an advantage for this post. Candidates must have City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent or NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation, plus a basic food hygiene certificate.
We offer good rates of pay with enhanced weekend rates, Pension and an attractive holiday package.
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 take place on 13.08.2026
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of similar cooks duties
Desirable
- Experience in similar size establishment or organisation
- Experience of special dietary needs
Language Requirements
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic level of general education
- City and Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge and knowledge of HACCP systems
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)
- Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge
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This advert is for Cook 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. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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