# Lead Food Service Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Swansea Bay University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Swansea Bay University Health Board
- **Town:** Swansea
- **Region:** Swansea
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday-Friday
- **Employment type:** Part time - 17.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-09T09:42:20.956Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Swansea/Port_Talbot/Swansea_Bay_University_Health_Board/Catering/Catering-v7998117
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7998117?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://sbuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual to assist in the day to day running of our Catering Department.

You must have the ability and initiative to work both on your own and as part of a team. Good communication and customer service skills are paramount, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

You will be based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, but may be required to cover other sites within Swansea Bay Health Board.

The ideal candidate will have level 2 Food Safety training and Catering experience, a knowledge of cleaning standards is also desirable but not essential but full training will be provided.

The role will include undertaking cooking, serving hot food, and other restaurant duties, you may also be required to work in the coffee shop, there may also be some duties working in a chilled and/or frozen environment as appropriate.

There is one post available, 17.5hours post working Monday- Friday

### Main duties of the job

A Lead Food Services Assistant is responsible for efficiently assisting in all Food Services areas as directed by their team leader and/or line manager and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach. Service areas include all kitchen and dish wash sections, hospitality and retail sections including functions, restaurants and coffee shops, newsagents, vending, ward trolley service and any other related areas.

Duties include the cleaning of premises and equipment, simple food preparation and packaging, food service, vending and ward trolley service. The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate.

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.

## Person Specification

### Essential Experience

**Essential**

- Working in a Catering Environment

**Desirable**

- Experience of Supervisory Duties

### Essential Aptitude and abilities

**Essential**

- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to Communicate Effectively
- Good Organisational Skills
- Team Working Experience Ability to Provide Guidance on Departmental Practices and Procedures
- Ability to Work on Own Initiative
- Basic Computer Skills Ability to Maintain Records

**Desirable**

- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

### Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

**Essential**

- Basic Numeric and Literacy Skills
- NVQ Level 1 & 2 (Catering) or relevant and equivalent experience
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Training or to be completed within 12 week induction period:
- Food Hygiene
- Health & Safety
- COSSH

## Documents

- [jdps - sdmp (pdf, 364.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10282827)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2372)
- [applicant guide (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1728)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10282826)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2849)

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