Hospital Catering and Support Services Assistant

Currently, we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship, or if they hold a Skilled Worker Visa/Health & Care Visa, is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

The Support Services Catering Assistant is responsible to the Hotel Services Supervisor to undertake a range of catering duties, which include the preparation of beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets, and cooking of hot meals for both patients and staff within the Health Board. To carry out other relevant duties associated with the catering operation and, periodically, those as directed to support the wider Hotel Services Team, e.g., cleaning or porter tasks.

We are looking to recruit to a Hotel Services 2 Catering Assistant at Brecon Hospital 1 x 30-hour post, 1 x 19.5-hour post. You will support the local delivery of hotel services catering and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures.

You will need to be self‑motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given. You will be working as part of a rota that can include evenings and weekends.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

• Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
• Knowledge gained on corporate and local induction, completion of internal training programme within 6/8 weeks, to include:
  Appropriate Health and Safety Training. Fire Training. Moving and handling skills. Cleanliness Champion training. Knowledge of policies and procedures. Knowledge of the site. Elementary food hygiene. Successful completion of agreed minimum training within the first 12 months of employment
• To have gained a Level 2 NVQ in catering or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it
• To have gained a Level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it.
• To have gained or have previously held a CIEH Level 2 or equivalent food safety qualification.

• Experience in catering industry
• Level 2 Food Safety
• To have gained sufficient experience in the catering industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices in a kitchen environment and professional techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.

• To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
• To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight time frames.
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

• Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high-quality service for patients and staff.

• Ability to travel within geographical area
• Able to work hours flexibly

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.