Vacancy Location: Ty Newydd, Crown Road, Maesteg, CF34 0LN

Shifts: 28.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour

Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Based at Ty Newydd, in Maesteg, we provide nursing care for 16 adults over the age of 18. We offer a place called home for people with a range of complex specialist mental health needs.

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

*       3 days per week (28.5 hours per week, 30 minute break)

*       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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