Chef (Pen Y Bont Court)

ivolve care & support; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ivolve care & support as a Chef, where you will prepare high-quality meals tailored to individual needs in a supportive environment. This role involves collaborating with residents and staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to a values-driven organization recognized for its commitment to quality care.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible hours

Pension

Birthday off after one year

£300 refer-a-friend scheme

Colleague lotto, prizes, awards

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of cooking experience.
• Satisfactory Police Check and ISA List check (if applicable).
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, tailored food to residents.
• Follow procedures to ensure consistent, safe, and reliable food service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Honesty

Reliability

Passion to make a difference

Job description

Vacancy Location: Pen Y Bont Court, Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AW

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour

Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Join Us at an Exciting Time – ivolve is Growing!

We are excited to announce that from 1st June, we will officially become ivolve Care & Support. This transition unites our expertise under one name while maintaining our commitment to high-quality care. Join our growing team and be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first. Explore our opportunities and join us on this journey!

About You

We value creative thinking and co-production with the people we support. If you are passionate, kind, resilient, and enjoy providing high-quality meals with variety, patience, and empathy, you are a great fit for our team.

Who We Are

We support individuals to flourish in their homes. As one of the largest providers of adult social care, with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people, we pride ourselves on activities and co-production. We are proud to be recognized as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.

What is Involved

As a Chef, you will play a vital role in our care homes, preparing and producing high-quality meals tailored to individual needs. Responsibilities include welcoming residents, collaborating with colleagues, planning meals with residents and staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

Getting Creative

We focus on providing a varied menu that meets individual dietary needs, designing food plans in line with SALT guidance to create the best experiences together.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, tailored food to residents
• Follow procedures to ensure consistent, safe, and reliable food service

If you're ready to make a difference and enjoy a rewarding challenge, this is the team for you.

Essential Skills

• At least 12 months of cooking experience
• Honesty, reliability, and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the home’s aims and objectives and to ivolve
• Satisfactory Police Check and ISA List check (if applicable)
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Desirable Skills

• Experience in kitchen work within social care
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT skills

How We Will Support You

Our reward package includes competitive pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible hours, pension, birthday off after one year, and a £300 refer-a-friend scheme.

Industry Recognition & Wellbeing

• Colleague lotto, prizes, awards, loyalty schemes
• Social, financial, and emotional wellbeing programs
• Training and career development opportunities

Why Work with ivolve

1. Our people are dedicated and caring
2. Strong team spirit
3. Significant impact on people's lives
4. Large, supportive organization
5. Building meaningful relationships

Next Steps

If you’re interested in enriching lives, click apply, submit your CV, and we’ll contact you to arrange an interview.

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