Roaming Chef (Heathfield Lodge)

ivolve care & support; Swansea; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a passionate Roaming Chef to create high-quality meals for residents across homes in Swansea. The ideal candidate will have catering experience, thrive in a busy environment, and be dedicated to providing exceptional care and support.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Discount programs

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare high-quality meals to a standard.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce meals for residents.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and support dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Empathy

Resilience

Creativity

Job description

A UK DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

Salary:£28, 217.28 per annum

Hours: 38 hours per week

Location: Covering our homes across Swansea and Carmanthen

Sponsorship: This position does not provide Sponsorship

OurRoaming Chefsare creative passionate and like to get stuck in with supporting their kitchens. You will love working in a busy environment. You are also patient and resilient, showing lots of empathy and kindness.Very few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives. And being the supportive human being you are, you are ideally cut out to join us.Catering experience is necessary, if you love a challenge and want to develop your career as a Chef or want a change, we want to hear from you.

We can work with over 18’s.

Who We Are

We’re here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. We’re one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do – so we can create the best experiences together.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’.

And we’re on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. It’s the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience – every day.

Why choose us

We are here to support people who live with us, people choose us because of the experiences we create. We build and nourish relationships with everyone, our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in bringing joy to people every day.

What is involved

Our Roaming Chef play a vital role in the operation of our Care Homes, the people who live with us deserve high quality meals – and we provide an extensive quality menu to cater for anyone.You will prepare and produce excellent quality meals to a high standard. You will; Welcome the people we support warmly and live our values of business. To collaborate with your colleagues to provide efficient and dynamic support and supervision to our kitchen staff.Planning meals consulting with residents and staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are carefully planed. Ensure that all Health and Safety and any other relevant legislation is adhered to.

Getting Creative

Our approach is all about the food we provide and ensure we have a varied menu to meet each individual need. We design plan food plans in line with the SALT Team guidance – so we can create the best experiences together.

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.
• You can work part-time, full-time or with even more flexible options.

Training and development to reach your potential

• A learning journey that grows with you to reach Chef standards.
• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health.
• Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships.

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 is next?

Want to find out how your life and the lives of others can be enriched? Click apply, submit a CV and we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

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