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Job summary

Main area
Facilities
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - may consider job share in full time hours)
Job ref
100-AC181-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Prince Philip General Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
28/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Catering Manager

Band 6

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 operational management opportunity has arisen for an  experienced and highly motivated individual to lead the Catering function at Prince Philip General Hospital and community sites within the locality.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced operational manager to be responsible for the delivery and management of Catering Services.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of high quality, cost effective Catering Services throughout the locality. This includes ensuring that all aspects of catering services are delivered in accordance with all Food Safety and Food Hygiene statutory requirements. 

They will have lead responsibility for operational management and direct input into the strategic management of Catering Services. 

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board is a values driven organisation. The post holder is expected to uphold our values of dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, honesty, openness and caring, kindness & compassion  that underpin a behaviour framework which are supported by our organisational values of -

  • Putting people at the heart of everything we do.
  • Working together to be the best we can be.
  • Striving to deliver & develop excellent 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.

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  28/07/2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • City + Guilds 706/1+2 or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of a range of procedures and practices relating to management and provision of food services, safety regulations and staff management acquired through professional catering qualifications to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Understanding of a range of catering practices and procedures requiring an advanced level of theoretical knowledge, in legislation and statutory obligations and The Food Hygiene Regulations 1995.
  • Knowledge of computer programmes, including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable criteria
  • Train the Trainer/PGCE qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working at supervisory level in large scale catering.
  • Has a proven track record in the management of diverse catering operations
  • Evidence of operating at a level that demonstrates applicants ability to work on own initiative to achieve results and meet tight deadlines and budgets
  • Demonstrate ability to manage and lead staff.
  • Experience of managing budgets
  • Experience of operational and strategic management
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in a similar role in the public sector
  • Involvement in change management initiatives

Language Skills

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

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jill Richards
Job title
Senior Facilities Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437773372
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