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, good organisational and time management skills, and be able to work as a team and independently.
Experience in catering is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
* To have gained sufficient knowledge of the catering industry to meet the requirements of this role.
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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.
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