Full Time Head Chef (Yr Ysgol)

Posted 08 September 2026
Salary £14.95 per hour
LocationYstradgynlais
Business Area Support Services
Reference070497
Closing Date 16 October 2026

Job description

Location:  SA9 1LQ, Ystradgynlais

Shifts: Full time 38 hours per week 8am-6pm (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate: £14.95 per hour

Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

 

Your new role at ivolve is calling!

 

We are looking for a experienced head chef to join our 16 bed nursing home in Ystradgynlais.

 

As Head Chef, you’ll run day-to-day operations, and make sure every dish is top quality. You’ll create seasonal menus, manage stock and costs, and keep the kitchen running safely and smoothly.

 

Proudly recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, and winners of the 2026 Health and Social Care Industry Award, we’ve built a culture where people can thrive every day.

 

What you’ll do: 

  • Oversee kitchen operations and food preparation

  • Create and develop menus

  • Lead, train and schedule the kitchen team

  • Maintain food quality, presentation and safety standards

  • Manage stock, orders and food costs

 

What you’ll bring:

  • Strong culinary skills and experience

  • Confident leadership and team management

  • Great organisation and attention to detail

  • Creativity and passion for food

 

Why ivolve?  

 

  • 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

  • Flexible working patterns and options

  • Development opportunities through our internally run academies

  • External development opportunities

  • Yearly colleague awards and recognition events

  • Salary advance scheme (after a qualifying period)

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