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Cook
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-EA023-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£23,970 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
24/07/2025

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Cook

Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join our team of cooks in a busy Catering Department.

The post is a cook's role on a 37.5 hour contract and you will also required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

Based at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen you will have the day-to-day responsibility for providing high quality food within a hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

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.

Candidates must have City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent or NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation, plus a basic food hygiene certificate.

We offer good rates of pay with enhanced weekend rates, Pension and an attractive holiday package.

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 24/07/2025.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic level of general education
  • City and Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge and knowledge of HACCP systems
Desirable criteria
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)
  • Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of similar cooks duties
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in similar size establishment or organisation
  • Experience of special dietary needs

Language Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Richard Daniel
Job title
Assistant Specialist Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227050
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