Job summary We are looking motivated and enthusiastic people with a flexible approach to work to join our Catering team within Facilities at the University Hospital of Wales.The vacancy is a permanent and various hours available between 06:00 and 16:00 and any five from seven days. Main duties of the job Candidates must possess a current food hygiene certification, have good customer care skills and be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team. Knowledge of Food Production within a commercial kitchen, COSHH, health & safety and infection control would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.The ideal candidate will need to have the ability to adapt to an ever changing health care environment. You will need to be organised and have experience of working in a busy service and environment where you would be required to prioritise workloads according to schedules and service needs.There are development opportunities for people with good organisational and communication skills and a good knowledge of delivering a quality service to patients, relatives and members of staff.We offer excellent staff terms and conditions including enhanced rates of pay for weekend work, opportunity to join an excellent pension scheme, 27 annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 001-EA045-1124 Job locations University Hospital Wales Lakeside, Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Experience Essential Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to work without direct supervision Desirable Previous Catering Experience Dietary/Nutrition awareness Experience of working in a NHS health care environment Qualifications Essential Good numeracy and literacy education Food Hygiene level 2 Desirable Intermediate Food Hygiene N.V.Q Level 2 Catering qualification or Equivalent Skills Essential Good customer care and verbal/ written communication skills Desirable Sufficient experience of catering service Special Knowledge Essential Cleaning techniques within a catering environment in accordance with food hygiene General knowledge of cleaning techniques and cleaning frequencies within a commercial food production unit Desirable Knowledge of cleaning techniques in accordance with NHS standards Person Specification Experience Essential Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to work without direct supervision Desirable Previous Catering Experience Dietary/Nutrition awareness Experience of working in a NHS health care environment Qualifications Essential Good numeracy and literacy education Food Hygiene level 2 Desirable Intermediate Food Hygiene N.V.Q Level 2 Catering qualification or Equivalent Skills Essential Good customer care and verbal/ written communication skills Desirable Sufficient experience of catering service Special Knowledge Essential Cleaning techniques within a catering environment in accordance with food hygiene General knowledge of cleaning techniques and cleaning frequencies within a commercial food production unit Desirable Knowledge of cleaning techniques in accordance with NHS standards Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address University Hospital Wales Lakeside, Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)