Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join a very busy Catering Department.



Based at Withybush Hospital you will have the responsibility for providing front line supervision support to all catering staff involved in food service and food production for staff, visitors and patients.



This is an evening post working from 5pm to 8pm, 15.0 hours per week over 5 days per week.



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



Applicants will preferably have some supervisory qualifications or a proven track record of supervising staff groups.



Due to the nature of the job, a professional cooking background is desirable ( but not essential ) for this role in order to be able to provide patient feeding and retail dishes.



Strong leadership qualities with excellent communication skills together with a flexible approach to the needs of the service are essential.



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.



The 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 03/11/2025.