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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Cook
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
The Catering Department at Maelor Hospital provide meals, snacks and beverages to patients, staff and visitors.
The Cook is a key member of the team and has responsibility for carrying a range of duties related to food production and service in a busy kitchen environment.
The Cook will be working closely with the Catering Team, Catering Co-ordinator and Catering Managers to ensure that Catering services meet relevant nutritional and dietary requirements arising from clinical, religious and cultural needs.
We are therefore seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual who has City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent qualifications plus Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or work towards on commencement. Experience of working as a Chef, catering for large numbers would be of advantage.
Main duties of the job
The Cook responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking meals from base and raw ingredients and the regeneration of bought in specialist meals and cook freeze foods.
- Supporting Catering Supervisors in the day-to-day supervision of staff.
- Ensuring a clean safe environment is maintained.
The cook needs good teamwork, leadership, communication and organisational skills. They need to be self-motivated, be able to work unsupervised, have a flexible approach to shift alterations and have a friendly and professional approach.
The Health Board offers excellent working conditions including a generous entitlement of paid holiday, enhanced pay for weekend working and an opportunity to join the Superannuation Pension Scheme.
The ability to speak Welsh is not desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-EA192-0826
Job locations
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are offering a permanent contract of employment and hours of work will be:
37.5 hours a week workinga combination of 6.00am to 2.00pm and/or 09.30am to 17.30pm to provide cover where needed on a rota whichincludes Bank Holidays and weekends as per the needs of the service.
If this all sounds suitable for you and you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference with a key sense of customer care and focus to deliver, we want to hear from you. Please click to apply and indicate in the Supporting Information the transferable skills you have which you feel would be beneficial to this role.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are offering a permanent contract of employment and hours of work will be:
37.5 hours a week workinga combination of 6.00am to 2.00pm and/or 09.30am to 17.30pm to provide cover where needed on a rota whichincludes Bank Holidays and weekends as per the needs of the service.
If this all sounds suitable for you and you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference with a key sense of customer care and focus to deliver, we want to hear from you. Please click to apply and indicate in the Supporting Information the transferable skills you have which you feel would be beneficial to this role.
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
Qualifications
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Sgiliau
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Experience
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Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Sgiliau
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Catering Manager
Andrea Townson
03000848451
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-EA192-0826
Job locations
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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