Job Description

The Catering Department at Prince Philip Hospital is currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant who would like to join a large team of individuals within the department in providing an effective and efficient cleaning and catering service. The successful candidate will play an integral role within the team in ensuring that the food is prepared, delivered and the department is cleaned to the highest standard.



The contract available is 1 x 30 hour post. This contract is to work 4 days a week Monday to Sunday to include Bank Holidays as and when required for which additional payment is made.



Duties will be varied covering both various duties to include cooking, kitchen portering, restaurant and pot wash duties. You will be supported and trained on how to provide a high level of customer service and restock areas whilst maintaining a clean and hygienic area as you work. There will be a requirement to handle card and cash payments.



As a catering Assistant, duties will include assisting the cook in charge with all aspects of food provision, deep cleaning within the Kitchen area and cleaning of equipment used during the course of the day.



Full training will be provided within the department. Hours of work are between 06:00am -20:00pm.



Successful candidates will receive uniform and full training.



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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



Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



Interviews will be held on 08/08/2025.