Job Description

Vacancy Location

: Pen Y Bont Court, Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AW

Shifts

: 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate:

12.90 per hour

Sponsorship

: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Join Us at an Exciting Time - Fieldbay is Becoming ivolve!

We have some exciting news! From

1st June

, we will officially become

ivolve Care & Support

, bringing together our expertise and experience under one name. While our commitment to delivering high-quality care remains unchanged, this transition marks an exciting time to be part of our growing team. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organisation that puts people first, there's never been a better time to join our team. Explore our opportunities and be part of our journey!

About You

Our approach is about creative thinking in our activities and co-production with the people we care for. We work with each individual to design and plan what we do - so we can create the best experiences together. Being passionate, kind, and resilient is. These are our values and they're at the heart of the way we do things. If you're creative and passionate and like to get stuck in with providing high quality meals. You love variety. And you're also patient and resilient, showing lots of empathy and kindness, then you should join our team.

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'

.


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.

What is involved

Our 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 high standards. 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.

Role Responsibilities

You'll give high-quality food tailored to people's needs

And of course, you'll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care to the food we provide.

If you're ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you're up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.

Essential Skills

12 months cooking experience

Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable Skills

Previous experience of kitchen work within social care setting

Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

Confident IT user

How We Will 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. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a 300 refer a friend scheme too!

Industry-Leading Recognition

Colleague lotto - giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes

Prize winning scratchcards 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

Your birthday off after a years service!

Social Wellbeing

Award-winning App for news and info

Internal social media

Team communities

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

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

5 More Reasons to Work with ivolve?

1. Our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in helping others


2. There's a great energy across the business and a strong sense of teamwork


3. Very few jobs have such an impact on people's lives - we bring joy to people every day


4. We have a proud history, we're a big organisation of over 4,000 colleagues supporting around 1,300 people


5. We build and nourish relationships with the people we support

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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