Assistant Chef

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity where you can truly make a difference. We're looking for a confident and passionate chef to create delicious and nutritious meals for our tenants in EXTRA CARE SERVICE in FAIRWATER, CARDIFF. As ASSISTANT CHEF you will play a key role in the catering team, supporting to make mealtimes something for the residents to really look forward to.

This is a part time (30 hours) permanent position, working 5 days per week (including bank holidays) with every other weekend off. Shifts are arranged to best support the scheme and you would rarely work past 3pm. This is an opportunity where your food REALLY has a positive impact, so if you're passionate about great food and want a career where you truly make a difference, we want to hear from you.

• Great communicator – You'll work closely with the Service Manager, food service assistants, and tenants. Being friendly and approachable is a must.
• Kitchen experience – You will need some experience working in a professional fresh-food kitchen and hold a basic catering qualification (QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Organised and detail-focused – From chopping and mixing to paperwork, you’ll handle menu planning, stock control, HACCP records, food hygiene compliance, and budgeting. You’ll keep the kitchen spotless and understand the importance of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• Team player – Positive, supportive, and inclusive attitude towards colleagues and tenants.
• Additional context – Codi is a not-for-profit with a big heart and a mission to help people live well, feel supported, and rise to their full potential. Plas Bryn is an Extra Care scheme for residents with care or support needs.

• As Assistant Chef, create delicious, nutritious meals for tenants daily, sourcing fresh ingredients and ensuring top Health & Safety standards.
• Support the catering team and design menus that cater to cultural and dietary needs.
• Prepare and manage food service operations to make mealtimes enjoyable for residents.

• Annual salary of £24,326
• Pension Choices:
  Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%, or Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service
• 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership
• Saving scheme with competitive interest rate
• Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations
• From 1st April 2026 the option to be either weekly or monthly paid
• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement (rising to 27 days after 1 year of service or cash equivalent of 1 day’s annual leave)
• Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
• Paternity Leave: 3 weeks
• Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years
• Eyecare:
  Up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses
• Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service for colleagues
• Annual Health Check
• Health Cash Plan
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile plus 5p per passenger per mile
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continuous professional development and opportunities for leadership training
• Professional memberships reimbursed as needed for your role
• Career coaching and support with funding/time for qualifications
• Perks:
  Long Service Awards, Blue Light Card discounts, Colleague Discount platform, Uniform provided, Free onsite parking

• Mileage paid at 45p plus 5p per passenger per mile
• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Continuous professional training and development
• Leadership development programmes
• Support with funding and time for qualifications
• Free counselling, wellbeing resources, and access to health services