Head Chef (Pen Y Bont Court)

Fieldbay LTD; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading adult social care provider as a Head Chef, where you'll create high-quality meals tailored to individual needs. This role emphasizes creativity, empathy, and teamwork in a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, annual leave, and opportunities for career development as you make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Flexible hours

Pension

Paid day off for your birthday

£300 refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Catering experience is essential.
• Must be over 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce excellent meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support kitchen staff.
• Plan meals with input from residents and staff.

Skills

Catering experience

Empathy

Creativity

Resilience

Kindness

Patience

Job description

Vacancy Details

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

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.60 per hour

Sponsorship: This service does not support visa sponsorship

Join Us at an Exciting Time – ivolve!

We are becoming ivolve Care & Support from 1st June. This transition unites our expertise under one name, continuing our commitment to high-quality care. It’s an exciting opportunity to join our growing team in a supportive, values-driven organization that puts people first. Explore our opportunities and be part of our journey!

About You

We value creative thinking, co-production, and designing activities tailored to individuals. If you are passionate, kind, resilient, patient, and empathetic—especially if you enjoy providing high-quality meals, love variety, and thrive in dynamic environments—you should consider joining us.

Who We Are

We support people to flourish in their homes. As one of the largest adult social care providers, with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people, our approach emphasizes 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’.

Our team’s professionalism and passion make us unique. We care deeply about supporting individuals to achieve their goals, ensuring everyone receives the best experience every day.

Role of Head Chef

Our Head Chefs are creative, passionate, and hands-on. You will enjoy working in a busy environment, demonstrating patience, resilience, empathy, and kindness.

Catering experience is essential. If you love a challenge, want to develop your career as a Chef, or seek a change, we want to hear from you.

We can work with applicants over 18 years old.

Why Choose ivolve?

We support those who live with us by creating meaningful experiences. We build relationships and take pride in bringing joy daily.

What’s Involved

The Head Chef plays a vital role in our care homes, providing high-quality meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. You will prepare and produce excellent meals, welcome residents warmly, and collaborate with colleagues to support kitchen staff. You will also plan meals with input from residents and staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

How We Will Support You

Our rewards include 5.6 weeks of annual leave, flexible hours, pension, a paid day off for your birthday after one year, and a £300 refer-a-friend scheme.

Recognition and Wellbeing

We offer various recognition programs, social wellbeing activities, financial benefits, emotional support, and opportunities for training and career development.

Reasons to Work with ivolve

• Our people are fabulous, helping others with pride
• Great energy and teamwork
• Making a real impact on people’s lives
• A proud, large organization supporting many individuals
• Building meaningful relationships

Next Steps

If you’re ready to make a difference, click apply, submit your CV, and we will contact you to arrange an interview.