Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18 hours per week (Including evenings and weekends)
- Job ref
- 070-EA011-0424
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llanidloes Hospital
- Town
- Llanidloes
- Salary
- £22,720 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Hotel Services Assistant - Catering
Band 2
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
The Hotel Services Catering Assistant is responsible to the Hotel Services
Supervisor to undertake a range of catering duties, which include the
preparation of beverages, snacks, salads, sandwiches, buffets and cooking of
hot meals for both patients and staff within the Health Board. To carry out
other relevant duties associated with the catering operation and periodically
those as directed to support the wider Hotel Services Team e.g. cleaning or
porter tasks.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit to a Hotel Services Catering Assistant at Llanidloes.
You will support the local delivery of hotel services catering and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given. You will be working as part of a rota that can include evenings and weekends.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in catering industry
- Level 2 food safety
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
- Knowledge gained on corporate and local induction, completion of internal training programme within 6/8 weeks, to include: Appropriate Health and Safety Training. Fire Training. Moving and handling skills. Cleanliness Champion training. Knowledge of policies and procedures. Knowledge of the site. Elementary food hygiene. Successful completion of agreed minimum training within the first 12 months of employment
Desirable criteria
- To have gained a Level 2 NVQ in catering or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it
- To have gained a Level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it.
- To have gained or have previously held a CIEH Level 2 or equivalent food safety qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- To have gained sufficient experience in the catering industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices in a kitchen environment and professional techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.
aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
- To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high-quality service for patients and staff.
other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Davies
- Job title
- Facilities Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01686 414219
- Additional information
Katie Morris, Supervisor, 01686 414219
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