Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join a very busy Catering Department.
Based at Glangwili Hospital, you will have the day to day responsibility for providing front line supervision within the department and support all catering staff involved in food service and food production for staff, visitors and patients.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will preferably have some supervisory qualifications or a proven track record of supervising a large staff group.
Strong leadership qualities with excellent communication skills together with a flexible approach to the needs of the service are essential.
The post holder will work a 37.5 hour week with a requirement to work unsociable hours and weekends & bank holidays.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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 15/10/2026
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good level of general education
- Level 3 award in Supervising Food Safety
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH
- Knowledge of Moving & Handling
- Knowledge of HACCP
Desirable criteria
- ILM Level 3 award in Supervisory Training
- In depth knowledge of catering processes and procedures
- Knowledge of allergens and therapeutic diets
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of dealing with general public
- Supervisory/team leading experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- Supervisory experience in similar establishment
- Experience of cleaning duties
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (level 1)
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