Chef (Pen Y Bont Court)

Ivolve Group; Bryntirion; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Chef, where you'll prepare tailored meals and ensure high-quality service for residents. With a strong focus on creativity and collaboration, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those you support.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible hours

Pension

Birthday leave after one year

£300 refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of cooking experience required.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals tailored to individual dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Cooking experience

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

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 Becoming Fieldbay!

We have exciting news! From 1st June, we will officially become ivolve Care & Support, uniting our expertise under one name. Our commitment to high-quality care remains unchanged, and this transition is a great opportunity to join our growing team. If you seek a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organization that puts people first, explore our opportunities and be part of our journey!

About You

Our approach emphasizes creative thinking in activities and co-production with those we support. We collaborate with individuals to design personalized experiences. Passion, kindness, resilience, creativity, patience, and empathy are essential qualities for our team members.

Who We Are

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

What is Involved

As a Chef, you play a vital role in our Care Homes by preparing high-quality meals tailored to individual dietary needs. Responsibilities include welcoming residents, collaborating with colleagues, planning meals with input from residents and staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

Getting Creative

We focus on providing a varied menu aligned with SALT guidance to create positive experiences for residents.

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 embrace a challenge, this is the team for you.

Essential Skills

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

Desirable Skills

• Previous kitchen experience in a social care setting
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT skills

How We Will Support You

We offer more than just pay, including 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible hours, pension, birthday leave after one year, and a £300 refer-a-friend scheme.

Industry Recognition & Wellbeing

• Colleague lotto, prizes, awards, loyalty schemes
• Social wellbeing apps, internal social media, team communities
• Financial wellbeing discounts, salary finance, government mileage rates
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing app, practical advice

Training & Development

• Progression to Chef standards, specialist training, career pathways, professional memberships

Why Work with ivolve

1. Our people are dedicated and caring
2. Strong team spirit
3. Impactful work that brings joy
4. Large, supportive organization
5. Building meaningful relationships

Next Steps

Interested? Click apply, submit your CV, and we will contact you to arrange an interview.