Chef (Blackwood)
- Posted 02 April 2026
- Salary £13.75 per hour
- LocationBlackwood
- Business Area Support Services
- Reference063319
- Closing Date 21 April 2026
Job description
Location: Newport, NP12 1BR
Hours: 38 hours per week (Sunday - Monday rota ) 8am-6pm
Payrate: £13.75 per hour
Your new role at Ivolve is calling you!
Based at Cwmgelli Lodge, in Blackwood ,we provide nursing care for people with mental health needs, complex neurological needs, acquired brain injuries, and dementia in our 24 bed nursing home.
As our Chef, you will play a vital role in the heart of the home- the kitchen.
You’ll prepare fresh, nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to individual needs and preferences, consulting with colleagues to plan varied menus that meet dietary requirements, including guidance from SALT and other professionals.
This role offers:
* 10- hour shifts between 8am and 6pm
* 4 days per week (38 hours per week)
* Alternative weekends working
* Autonomy to suggest and lead themed food events and special celebration days
* The opportunity to create and manage an annual events calendar
We encourage creativity. If you have ideas for seasonal menus, cultural food days, bake-offs or garden parties- we want to hear them. Your ideas can shape the experiences of the people we support.
What You Will Do:
* Create and serve delicious, home-style meals designed around individual tastes and wellbeing needs
* Lead and support kitchen colleagues to maintain high standards
* Ensure all food hygiene, Health & Safety and relevant regulations are met
About You
You are:
* Passionate about fresh food and high-quality meals
* Creative and enjoy bringing new ideas to life
* Kind, patient and resilient
* Organised and able to work independently
* A team player who lives by values of care and respect
* Committed to training and development
You have:
* At least 2 years cooking experience
* Knowledge of dietary requirements in care environments
Our rewards and benefits include:
- Access to our exclusive ivolve extra discounts platform
- Your birthday off following a qualifying period
- Weekly lotto draws winning cash prizes, scratch card prizes for reward and recognition
- Yearly colleague awards and recognition events
- Salary advance scheme (after a qualifying period)
If you are ready for a role where cooking really matters – and where you can create memorable experiences through food- we’d love to hear from you.
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