Kitchen Assistant

Hafod Housing Association; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career growth

Job summary

Hafod Housing Association in Pontyclun, Wales, is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to support the Cook in preparing nutritious meals for residents in our Extra Care Scheme Ty Heulog. The role involves hands-on cooking, serving meals and maintaining a welcoming dining environment for older people.

Training is provided, with a focus on safety, hygiene and food handling. The post emphasizes a supportive team and opportunities to grow within housing and care services.

Qualifications

• Excellent hygiene awareness and commitment to food safety standards
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Willingness to learn and undertake training

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals and beverages to a high standard
• Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas in line with food safety standards
• Carry out general kitchen duties such as washing up, setting tables and serving meals
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and report any faults or issues
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH policies at all times while working as part of a team

Job description

You will play an important role in supporting the Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents within our Extra Care Scheme. This is a hands-on role where your contribution helps create a safe, hygienic and welcoming dining experience for older people, supporting their wellbeing and independence. We put people first, offering great training, supportive teams and opportunities to grow your career in care. Please note: We're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This is a permanent part time 12 hr job oppurtunity.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals and beverages to a high standard
• Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas in line with food safety standards
• Carry out general kitchen duties such as washing up, setting tables and serving meals
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and report any faults or issues
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH policies always while working as part of a team, We'll review all applications and if you're shortlisted, we'll get in touch to arrange an interview at Ty Heulog Extra Care Scheme

If you're successful at the end of the recruitment process, we'll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we'll organise and pay for. If you'd like some tips or advice with the recruitment process, we've put together some helpful guidance. We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Support and adjustments

We're committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.

About Homes & Communities

Our Homes & Communities colleagues provide a wide range of services across 4 regional teams covering 7 local authority areas in South Wales, supporting people throughout their housing journey. We deliver neighbourhood management, repairs, tenancy sustainability, financial and digital inclusion, community engagement and estate services alongside specialist extra care housing. Using a person-centred coaching approach, we work alongside people to build confidence, improve wellbeing and help them live well in their homes. Working collaboratively, we deliver a tenure neutral housing management and repairs service, enabling us to be more visible in our communities and respond quickly to meet the needs of our tenants and communities. You'll be part of a collaborative, values-led team that puts people first, focuses on building stronger and more trusting relationships with tenants, works closely with partners and is committed to making a real difference, while supporting you to learn, grow and build your career in housing.

• A positive, practical approach with a willingness to learn and undertake training
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality service and responding to individual needs
• A caring and respectful attitude, with understanding and reliability when supporting older people

Previous catering or care experience is desirable but not essential. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

At Hafod, we're a socially conscious, not for profit organisation providing housing, care and support across South Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission, Get the basics right, connect with you, and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities. We're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included, but respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. When people feel they belong, they bring their best, and that benefits all of us.

At Hafod, we're a socially conscious, not for profit organisation providing housing, care and support across south Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission, Get the basics right, connect with you, and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities. We're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included, but respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. When people feel they belong, they bring their best, and that benefits all of us.