Chef (Relief)

Pobl Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Codi Group is seeking a Relief Chef to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents across our Later Living services. You’ll help maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and kitchen management while covering annual leave, sickness and busy periods with flexibility.

This role offers work-life balance with no fixed shifts and travel across South Wales. A willingness to travel and DBS check are required, and NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering required.
• Food Hygiene qualification Level 2 minimum stated.
• DBS check required for successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Provide cover across South Wales during peak periods.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene awareness

Health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

Food Hygiene qualification Level 2

Job description

Summary

Do you enjoy creating great food and making a difference to people's day? As a Relief Chef, you'll prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents across our Later Living services, helping to ensure an excellent dining experience while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety and kitchen management.

About the role

This is a relief position, meaning there are no guaranteed hours or set shifts, and there is no obligation to accept shifts that are offered. You'll provide cover for annual leave, sickness absence and busy periods across our services, making it an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for flexibility and a great work-life balance. There are no split shifts or late evening shifts, allowing you to enjoy a more predictable working pattern when you choose to work. A willingness and ability to travel is essential, as you'll support services across South Wales. You'll only ever work at one service at a time, but may be asked to cover different locations depending on operational need. When completing your application, please tell us where you are based and how far you would be willing to travel so we can match suitable shifts to you.

Skills And Experience Needed

You'll have previous catering experience within a commercial, care or hospitality setting and be passionate about delivering high-quality food and service. You'll be confident preparing and presenting nutritious meals, meeting residents' dietary and cultural needs, and maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards at all times. You'll hold an NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering and a Food Hygiene qualification (Level 2 minimum), with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about continuous learning and development, willing to attend any training required by management to support their role and maintain professional standards. Please note that an DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

Values

At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you’ll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Benefits

This is a relief opportunity, with no guaranteed or set hours. This flexible arrangement allows you to work around your availability while still making a valuable contribution to the people we support. The full-time equivalent salary for this role is £27,133.00 per annum based on 37.5 hours per week. As a Relief Cook, you will be paid for the hours you work.

FREDIE

At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us and we encourage you to consider applying.

Who are Codi Group?

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. We look after almost 25,000 homes across Wales and are gearing up to build more than 4,500 new ones in the next five years. Every day, our teams support nearly 17,000 individuals with services that make a real and uplifting difference to people's everyday lives. With over 3,000 passionate colleagues, Codi is a major player in the Welsh economy—powered by strong partnerships, shared values, and a genuine love for helping communities thrive. 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.