Cook

Hywel Dda University Health Board

The closing date is 25 November 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individual to join our team of Cooks at Withybush General Hospital. The post is 1 x 30 hours per week Monday to Sunday.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be able to work as part of a team producing high quality meals for patients, staff and visitors in a busy kitchen. Being flexible to the needs of the service and previous experience in preparing special dietary needs would be an advantage for this post but not essential as training will be given.Candidates must have City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent , plus basic Food Hygiene certificateWe offer good rates of pay with enhanced weekend rates, pensionand an attractive holiday package.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-EA034-0824-B

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Job description

Job 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 05.12.2024

Job description

Job 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 05.12.2024

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)
  • Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of similar cooks duties

Desirable

  • Experience in similar size establishment or organisation
  • Experience of special dietary needs

Language Requirements

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)
  • Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of similar cooks duties

Desirable

  • Experience in similar size establishment or organisation
  • Experience of special dietary needs

Language Requirements

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Services Catering Manager

Matthew Ricketts

matthew.ricketts@wales.nhs.uk

01437773789

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-EA034-0824-B

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Supporting documents

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