Roaming Kitchen Assistant (Cwmgelli Lodge)

Posted 11 May 2026
Salary £12.71 per hour
LocationBlackwood
Business Area Support Services
Reference065277
Closing Date 26 June 2026

Job description

Vacancy Location: Blackwood, NP12 1BR

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

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

 

**Must have a driving licence and own vehicle for this role ** 

 

Cwmgelli Lodge is a 24-bed nursing home supporting male and female adults with mental health, Huntington's disease, acquired brain injuries and dementia.

 

As a Roaming Kitchen Assistant, you’ll be a key part of our hospitality team, travelling across our east services to support our Head Chefs with daily kitchen duties. This is a hands-on role where you’ll make a real difference to the lives of the people we support by helping deliver safe, nutritious, and enjoyable meals in a clean and welcoming environment.

 

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.

 

The role:  

  • Support the Head Chef with daily food prep and service

  • Help prepare simple meals and snacks

  • Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and organised

  • Follow food hygiene and safety standards

You’ll need:  

  • At least 6 months’ kitchen experience

  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate or awareness

  • A kind, reliable and positive attitude

  • Ability to work well alone and as part of a team

 

Why join 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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