Kitchen Assistant (Pen Y Bont Court)

ivolve care & support; Bridgend; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Bridgend. This role involves supporting the Head Chef in daily operations, preparing meals, and maintaining hygiene standards. With opportunities for training and progression, this is a rewarding position for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience working in a kitchen setting.
• Desire to learn and develop.
• Positive, friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily catering operations.
• Prepare simple meals and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure a hygienic environment.

Skills

Reliability

Compassion

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Join Us at an Exciting Time – Fieldbay is Becoming ivolve!

We have some exciting news! From 1st June, we will officially become ivolve Care & Support, bringing together our expertise and experience under one name. While our commitment to delivering high-quality care remains unchanged, this transition marks an exciting time to be part of our growing team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organisation that puts people first, there’s never been a better time to join us. Explore our opportunities and be part of our journey!

Your new role as a Kitchen Assistant is calling you!

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

Hours: 28.5 per week over 3 days, including weekends on a rota basis

Pay rate: £12.21 per hour

Sponsorship: We do not offer sponsorship for this role

We invite you to join our team of professionals. It’s secure work with full training provided. Unlike many Kitchen Assistant roles, we offer progression opportunities, whether you’re part-time or full-time, with flexible options including day and night shifts.

Fieldbay provides high-quality services for individuals aged 18+ with complex needs such as mental illness, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, dementia, and long-term conditions like Huntington's disease. This is an exciting time to join us due to ongoing expansion. If you are patient, kind, compassionate, and eager to succeed, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Head Chef with daily catering operations. Your responsibilities include preparing simple meals, maintaining cleanliness in dining areas, and ensuring a hygienic environment. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or evidence of Food Hygiene awareness is essential, and an NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience working in a kitchen setting.
• Reliable, professional, patient, kind, and compassionate.
• Desire to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, friendly, and flexible approach.

How we support you

• Competitive reward package including 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours, and pension.
• Part-time or full-time options with flexible shifts.
• Opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and nationally recognized qualifications.
• Recognition schemes such as cash prizes, lotto, scratch cards, and Heroes awards.
• Employee discounts, Salary Finance, mileage allowance, and confidential support services.

Recognition and Wellbeing

• Colleague Lotto and special leave days.
• Awards for colleagues who go above and beyond.
• Financial, emotional, and social wellbeing programs.

What’s next?

If you want to make a difference and flourish in your career, click apply, attach your CV, and we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview.