Visa Note
Important notice for international applicants: This employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for skilled workers. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates must meet all UK Visas and Immigration requirements. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Job Details
Company: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Location: Nevill Hall Hospital, Brecon Road, Abergavenny, NP7 7EG
Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 per annum, pro rata
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Application Deadline: 29 December 2025
Reference Number: 040-EA126-1025-A
Band: Band 4
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
About the Role
Are you a passionate and motivated individual with experience in the catering industry? Do you have what it takes to lead a team and deliver exceptional food service? We are currently looking for a Catering Team Leader to join our Facilities Team. This position will be based at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny, with the requirement to support other sites within the Health Board.
The Catering Team Leader will support the Facilities Management team to deliver a safe, high quality, cost effective and efficient service consistently for patients, staff and visitors within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. You will be responsible for the effective day to day safe operation of food production, delivery, and staffing for catering services within hospital kitchens and restaurants for specific hospital sites.
Main Duties of the Job
As Catering Team Leader, your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and supervise catering staff, ensuring tasks are completed to agreed standards
- Oversee safe preparation, cooking, and dispatch of meals
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and rotation
- Conduct audits and support internal/external inspections
- Handle complaints and special dietary requests with professionalism
- Maintain accurate records and use digital systems for service delivery
- Support staff training and development, fostering a positive team culture
About Us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential:
- Maths & English GCSE A-C grade or equivalent
- Professional Cooking City & Guilds 7061 & 7062, 6100 or 7100 NVQ level 3 or above
- Food Hygiene & Safety Level 3
- Food Allergen Awareness
- ILM Level 3 Management qualification or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of full range of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service
- Knowledge acquired through training and/or experience to Diploma equivalent level
- In depth knowledge of HACCP procedures
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations
- Manual Handling Certificate
Desirable:
- BTEC or HND in professional cookery
- Certificate in Health & Safety e.g. IOSH
- Food Hygiene & Safety Level 4
- Allergen Level 3
- HACCP Level 3
Experience
Essential:
- Previous experience working in a large-scale catering operation
- Experience in training of staff
- Knowledge of procedures and protocols used in catering
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience of keeping accurate and precise records
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a hospital catering setting
- Day to day supervision of a kitchen team, including staff meetings
- Previous supervisory experience for multiple team members
- Knowledge of Food Safety Law and NHS Food & Hydration Standards
- HACCP experience including understanding of corrective and preventative action
- Knowledge about allergens and cultural needs including gluten free, low fat, halal, vegetarian, vegan diet
Skills and Attributes
Essential:
- Ability to work with both management and supervisory teams
- Organisational skills in delivering quality food service
- Knowledge of working in multi-disciplinary environments
- Understanding of Food Safety and FSA guidance
- Proficient IT skills
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Flexible approach to working
- Commitment to personal development
- Ability to motivate self, staff and teams
- Ability to lead by example
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronically)
- Able to deal with staff & customers sensitively and diplomatically
- Follow and implement HACCP policies and procedures
- Follow & implement standard recipes
- Issue work instructions to staff
- Ability to prioritise own tasks and that of the team
- Self-motivated
- Have a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
- Promote the Catering Services
- Ability to travel between sites
- Able to work to a high standard
- Act in a polite & respectful manner
- Aware of security and confidentiality
Desirable:
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For international applicants requiring a certificate of sponsorship:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with the UK Visas and Immigration website
- Prepare criminal record certificates from all countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Ensure your qualifications are recognized in the UK
- Contact the Facilities Manager before applying to confirm sponsorship availability
- Complete your application through the NHS Jobs portal
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Facilities Manager: Andrew.Hayes@wales.nhs.uk
Email: andrew.hayes@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 01873732380
Employer Details
Employer Name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: Nevill Hall Hospital, Brecon Road, Abergavenny, NP7 7EG
Website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/
Privacy Notice: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s privacy notice
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. The employer is able to provide a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 234 KB)
- Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 689 KB)
Equal Opportunities
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Further Information
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. This role may require occasional travel to other sites within the Health Board, so a flexible approach to working is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene at all times and will be subject to regular audits and inspections.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted through the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 29 December 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, which may include practical assessments relevant to the role. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check before commencement of employment.
Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, opportunities for professional development, and support for continued learning. Our commitment to staff wellbeing includes occupational health services and plans for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working arrangements where possible and promote a healthy work-life balance. While this is a full-time position, we are open to discussing flexible working options with successful candidates to support their individual circumstances and needs.