Assistant Chef

Pobl Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £25,056 pro rata

26 days holiday pro rata

Training & development

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Job summary

Codi Extra Care in Porth, Wales, is seeking a part-time Assistant Chef to create delicious and nutritious meals for tenants in a brand-new on-site kitchen. You will join the catering team, help design menus and support to ensure mealtimes are something residents look forward to, with shifts finishing early and alternate weekends.

You should have kitchen experience in a fresh-food environment and hold a basic catering qualification (QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Great communication with residents and colleagues.
• Experience in a professional fresh-food kitchen and a basic catering qualification.
• Understanding of HACCP, health & safety and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations and support menu planning.
• Maintain HACCP records, stock control and food hygiene compliance.
• Prepare meals with attention to dietary and cultural needs.
• Work as part of a supportive catering team and help keep the kitchen clean.

Skills

Great communicator

Kitchen experience

Organised & detail-focused

Team player

Education

Basic catering qualification (QCF/NVQ Level 2)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity where you can truly make a difference!!! We're looking for a confident and passionate chef to create delicious and nutritious meals for our valued tenants in our BRAND NEW CODI EXTRA CARE SERVICE in Porth. As ASSISTANT CHEF you will play a key role in the catering team, supporting to make mealtimes something for the residents to really look forward to. This is a part time (22 hour) permanent position. Shift times aren't what you would usually expect if you are coming from hospitality…..Depending on what's best for this scheme…..you would rarely work past 3pm!!! Alternate weekends required. This is an opportunity where you're food REALLY has a positive impact, so if you're passionate about great food and want a career where you truly make a difference then we want to hear from you!

• Great communicator - You'll work closely with the Service Manager, food service assistants, and tenants. Being friendly and approachable is a must!
• Kitchen experience - You will need some experience working in a professional fresh-food kitchen and hold a basic catering qualification (QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Organised and detail-focused - From chopping and mixing to paperwork, you'll handle menu planning, stock control, HACCP records, food hygiene compliance, and budgeting. You'll need to take pride in keeping the kitchen spotless and understand the importance of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• Team player - Positive, supportive, and inclusive attitude towards colleagues and tenants.

Codi is a not-for-profit with a big heart and an even bigger mission. As Wales' largest provider of housing, care, and support, we're here to help people live well, feel supported, and rise to their full potential.

Every day, our teams support nearly 17,000 individuals across Wales with services that make a real and uplifting difference to their everyday lives. Our name says it all: 'Codi' means rise in Welsh. It reflects who we are, where we come from, and our ambition to lift expectations, lift communities, and lift each other.

Dan Y Mynydd is a brand-new Extra Care scheme for over 50s with care or support needs that blends the freedom of independent living with the reassurance of on-site support. There are 60 self-contained flats for the valued residents along with a day centre. This is more than just a kitchen-it's a vibrant community where your passion for food can truly make a difference. If you're looking for a rewarding role in catering, this is your chance to be part of something exciting from the very start! As Assistant Chef, you'll create delicious, nutritious meals for our tenants each day-sourcing fresh ingredients, and ensuring top Health & Safety standards. You'll support the catering team and design menus that cater to cultural and dietary needs, making mealtimes something everyone looks forward to. Because great food brings people together.

Perks, Benefits and a glimpse into our Codi world

• £25,056 (pro rata) per annum
• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service.
• Continuous professional training and development
• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.

To explore the full range of benefits, perks and rewards, visit: Careers - Codi