Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great training

Supportive teams

Career progression in care

Job summary

Hafod Housing Association Limited invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents in our Extra Care Scheme. The role is hands-on, focusing on safe, hygienic dining experiences for older people and contributing to their wellbeing and independence.

We offer great training, supportive teams, and opportunities to grow your career in care. This permanent part-time 12 hr job opportunity emphasizes quality service and a caring,

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or care is desirable but not essential.
• Positive, practical approach with willingness to learn and training.
• Good communication and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and presentation of meals and beverages to a high standard.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas per food safety standards.
• Carry out general kitchen duties: washing up, setting tables and serving meals.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and report faults or issues.
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH policies with the team.

Skills

Catering basics

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Here for people. Here for communities. Here for you.

Make a difference every day as a Kitchen Assistant at Hafod.

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

You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.

What you'll bring

• 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.

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.

You'll find more information about homes & communities here.

About 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.

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