Job summary We are looking to recruit a catering assistant to work within our busy hospital kitchen. The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, have good organisational and time management skills. Be able to work as a team and independently. Experience in catering desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit to a Hotel Services Catering Assistant, Bank- hours at Brecon Hospital 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. All applicants are invited to apply in welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply About us Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you. Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time Reference number 070-BC-0125 Job locations Brecon War Memorial Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS 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 Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential To have gained sufficient knowledge of the catering industry to meet the requirements of this role. Desirable 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 Essential 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. Aptitude and Abilities Essential 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. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Values Essential Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high-quality service for patients and staff. Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential To have gained sufficient knowledge of the catering industry to meet the requirements of this role. Desirable 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 Essential 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. Aptitude and Abilities Essential 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. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Values Essential Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high-quality service for patients and staff. Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. 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 Powys Teaching Health Board Address Brecon War Memorial Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)