Kitchen Assistant

ivolve care & Support; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Llanelli is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef in daily operations. The role involves meal preparation and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have at least six months of kitchen experience and demonstrate patience and compassion. This position offers flexible shifts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Full training

Flexible hours

Secure work

Qualifications

• At least six months experience working in a kitchen setting.
• Candidates must be reliable and professional.
• Must demonstrate a desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily catering operations.
• Assist with meal preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure dining areas are tidy and safe.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Compassion

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Location: Ty Cwm Gwendraeth, Llannon Road, Upper Tumble, Llanelli SA14 6BU

Hours: 38 per week, including weekends on a rota basis

Pay rate: £12.21 per hour

Sponsorship: We do not offer sponsorship for this role

Your new role as a Kitchen Assistant at Ivolve is calling you! We’d like to invite you to join our amazing team of professionals. It’s secure work. You’ll get full training. And unlike many Kitchen Assistants, you can progress whether you’re part-time or full-time or with even more flexible options including day shifts and night shifts. Ivolve provides high-quality services for people aged 18 years + who have complex needs associated with mental illness, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, dementia and long term conditions such as Huntington's disease. This is an exciting time to join our fantastic team due to on-going expansion, so if you have the desire to succeed and you are patient, kind and compassionate - what are you waiting for!

We\'re very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025’.

Responsibilities

• As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Head Chef with the daily aspects of the catering operation.
• You will assist with everything from preparing simple meals, to ensuring the dining areas are clean and tidy at all times.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or evidence of Food Hygiene awareness is essential for this role, along with knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment.
• An NVQ level 2 is desirable for this role.

Requirements

• At least six months experience working in a kitchen setting.
• Candidates must be reliable and professional and be able to demonstrate patience, kindness, compassion and have a true desire to learn and develop.
• The ability to work independently but also as part of a team is essential along with a positive, friendly and flexible approach to working.