Support Services Site Assistant; Catering

main area facilities grade band 2 contract 10 months (fixed term due to secondment cover) hours part time - 30 hours per week (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as they fall) job
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employer powys teaching health board employer type nhs site brecon war memorial hospital town brecon salary £26,300 per annum pro rata salary period yearly closing 20/10/2026 23:59

sponsorship/visa

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

this post is fixed term / secondment for 10 months due to secondment cover

if you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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 catering assistant at brecon hospital 1 x 30-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.

being the smallest health board in wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at powys teaching health board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

as a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in britain, let alone wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

to start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

you will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

• experience in catering industry
• level 2 food safety

• literacy and numeracy l1 or…