Job Description

The Catering Department at Prince Philip Hospital is currently looking to recruit a Cook to join a large team of individuals within the department, to provide an effective and efficient cooking service within a hospital environment.



The successful candidate will play an integral role within the team, whilst ensuring that the food is prepared, to the highest standard.



Full training will be given, but the successful candidate will be required to hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.



The position available is 1 x 30 hour post per week, Monday - Sunday & will also be required to work weekends & bank holidays on a rota basis.



The successful candidate will need to able to work as part of a team producing high quality meals for patients, staff and visitors in a busy commercial kitchen. A flexible approach to the needs of the service and excellent communication skills are also essential. Experience in preparing meals for special dietary needs would be an advantage for this post.

Duties will include:

Preparing & cooking meals for patients, staff and the general public.



To prepare special dietary meals for patients as and when required.



To keep cooking area clean and tidy at all times and complete relevant HACCP forms.



Full training will be provided within the department.



Hours of work are between 06:00am - 18:00pm.



The successful candidate will receive full training & staff uniform.



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



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 04/11/2025.