Food Service Assistant (Relief)

Pobl Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eyecare reimbursement

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Annual Health Check

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Codi Group Ltd Relief (Care) is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join the on-site catering team at Maesyfynnon Extra Care scheme. In this relief role you will prepare and serve meals, set and clear tables, and keep the kitchen clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety standards.

You’ll need strong communication, awareness of dietary needs, and a hands-on, team‑oriented approach. A positive, inclusive attitude toward colleagues and tenants is essential.

Qualifications

• Greeting tenants warmly and explaining menu options clearly.
• Basic understanding of dietary and nutritional needs; follow guidelines for vegetarian or allergen-friendly meals.
• Hands-on approach to kitchen and dining duties; setting tables, washing dishes, keeping areas spotless.
• Flexible, positive team player with inclusive attitude toward colleagues and tenants.

Responsibilities

• As Food Service Assistant, support the busy catering team; help prepare and serve food, lay and clear tables, and keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and safe for tenants.

Skills

Strong communication

Dietary awareness

Kitchen hygiene

Team player

Health & Safety

Job description

Food Service Assistant (Relief)

Job no: 510248

Work type: Flexible

Salary: 13.50

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff

Categories: Extra Care, Relief Bank, Catering

Job Description: Codi Group Ltd Relief (Care)

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.

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.

About the role

Maesyfynnon is an 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 40 self-contained flats for the valued residents.

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 Food Service Assistant, you'll support our busy catering team. In this role, you'll help prepare and serve food, lay and clear tables, and ensure the kitchen remains clean, tidy, and safe for our tenants.

Skills and Experience Needed

• Strong communication skills - Greeting tenants warmly and explaining menu options clearly.
• Basic understanding of dietary and nutritional needs - Following simple guidelines for vegetarian or allergen-friendly meals.
• Hands-on approach to kitchen and dining duties - Setting up tables, washing dishes, and keeping everything spotless is key for this role.
• Team player with a flexible attitude - Jumping in to help with plating up, or tidying when things get busy. We are looking for someone who has a positive, supportive, and inclusive attitude towards colleagues and tenants.
• Clean and safe - You’ll need to take pride in keeping the kitchen spotless and understand the importance of Health & Safety and Food Safety.

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.

Pay and Pensions

• Annual salary of £24,563.74(FTE)
• Pension Choices:
  • Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%. Or,
  • Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service.
• 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership
• Saving scheme with competitive interest rate
• Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations
• From 1st April 2026 the option to be either weekly or monthly paid.

Time off and Flexibility

• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement. Rising to 27 days after 1 years service or cash equivalent of 1 days' annual leave.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
• Paternity Leave: 3 weeks

Wellbeing

• Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years.
• Eyecare: Up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses.
• Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service to all colleagues
• Annual Health Check
• Health Cash Plan

Getting Around

• Mileage paid at 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Personal Development

• Continuous professional training and development
• Leadership development programmes
• Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed
• Career coaching
• Support with funding and time for qualifications

Perks and Recognition

• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.
• Colleague Discount platform

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