Support Services Site Assistant (Catering) in Llandrindod Wells

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.

Main duties of the job include supporting 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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us: 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.

Job responsibilities include:

• Experience in the catering industry
• Level 2 food safety qualifications
• 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

Aptitude and abilities required include:

• 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 timeframes.
• Ability to speak Welsh.

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

Other requirements include:

• 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.