The Catering Department at Prince Philip Hospital is currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant, who would like to join a large team of individuals within the department, in providing an effective and efficient cleaning and catering service. The successful candidate will play an integral role within the team, in ensuring that the food is prepared, delivered and the department is cleaned to the highest standard.
The contract available is 1 x 30 hour post. This contract is to work 4 days a week Monday to Sunday to include Bank Holidays, as and when required, for which additional payment is made.
This role is for a variety of duties, including cooking, kitchen portering, restaurant and pot washing. You’ll receive support and training for all duties.
The successful applicant will need to be a competent cook/chef.
As part of your cooking role, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality cooking service to both patients and visitors within the hospital, adhering to all food safety regulations.
As part of the kitchen porter role, your duties will include assisting the cook in charge with all aspects of food provision, deep cleaning the kitchen area, and cleaning equipment used throughout the day.
As part of the restaurant role, you’ll be responsible for providing excellent customer service as part of the front-of-house team. You’ll also be required to restock areas and maintain a clean and hygienic work environment. Handling card and cash payments is also a requirement.
As part of the pot wash role, you’ll be responsible for using an industrial dishwashing machine to ensure key items are washed and returned to their designated areas promptly. Additionally, you’ll maintain a clean and tidy pot wash area.
This role will involve training in several areas to ensure operational flexibility.
The department will provide full training. Working hours are between 06:00 am and 20:00 pm.
The successful candidate will receive all uniform.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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 07/08/2026
