Kitchen Assistant(FTC)

Ivolve Care and Support; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care and support organization in Cardiff seeks a committed Kitchen Assistant. In this hands-on role, you will help deliver nutritious meals and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates have experience, a driving license, and a compassionate attitude. This position offers numerous perks, including flexible hours and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension plan

Specialist training opportunities

Cash prize recognition awards

Discounts including supermarkets

Free Employee Assistance programme

Additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a kitchen setting.
• Must have a driving license and vehicle.
• Positive, friendly, and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation and service.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen and dining environment.
• Supporting kitchen operations during staff absences.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Professionalism

Teamwork

Compassionate attitude

Flexibility

Job description

As Kitchen Assistant, you'll be a key part of our hospitality team, to support our Head Chefs with daily kitchen duties. This is a hands‑on role where you'll make a real difference to the lives of the people we support by helping deliver safe, nutritious, and enjoyable meals in a clean and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation and service
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment
• Following food safety standards and hygiene practices at all times
• Supporting the smooth running of kitchen operations during staff absences or busy periods

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a kitchen setting
• A reliable and professional approach to work
• Someone who is patient, kind, and compassionate, with a true desire to learn and develop
• Ability to work independently and as part of a teamA positive, friendly and flexible attitude to working across multiple services
• MUST HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE AND VEHICLE

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a supportive and growing team. If you love being in the kitchen and want to make a meaningful impact each day - we'd love to hear from you!

How we support you

• We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.
• A learning journey that grows with you to reach Care worker standards.
• Specialist skills training, apprenticeships, and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Recognition with cash prize lotto, scratch cards and Heroes.
• Discounts include supermarkets, flash sales and more
• Salary Finance for lower‑cost loans and to save for special occasions
• 45p per mile if you need to travel
• Free confidential Employee Assistance programme
• Industry‑leading recognition
• Colleague Lotto – Giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
• Additional Day's Leave for your Birthday
• Prize winning scratch cards – aligned with values in action!
• We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond – our 'Heroes' are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.
• Financial wellbeing
• Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more.
• Blue Light discount programme – funded by us.
• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days.
• Government mileage rates if you need to travel
• Emotional wellbeing
• Free confidential Employee Assistance programme with qualified counsellors
• Free wellbeing App
• Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more
• Social wellbeing
• Award-winning App for news and info
• Internal social media & Team Communities

What's next?