Cook

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 flexib