Job Title: Chef/Cook – The Hollies Care Home
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate 2nd Chef to join our team.
Working 22.5hrs a week, with typical working hours of 07:00 - 16:00

ABOUT US:

The Hollies is part of a small family of care homes across South Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care, ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensuring the catering service and dining experience are of the highest standard.
• Monitoring food stock levels and working within budget to ensure efficiency.
• Assisting with kitchen audits and ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Engaging with residents to ensure meal satisfaction and promote choice and dignity.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and adherence to hygiene standards.
• Liaising with suppliers to maintain quality and value in food provision.
• Supporting and motivating the kitchen team to maintain high service standards.

What We Can Offer You:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition and rewards through our employee referral and appreciation programs.

What We Ask in Return:

• NVQ Level 3 in Food Hygiene (or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a catering environment.
• Experience working in a care home setting (desirable but not essential).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety regulations.
• A flexible and positive approach to work, with the ability to adapt to change.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality food and enhancing the dining experience for residents, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team as a 2nd Chef at The Hollies.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Catering: 2 years (preferred)
• Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensuring the catering service and dining experience are of the highest standard.
• Monitoring food stock levels and working within budget to ensure efficiency.
• Assisting with kitchen audits and ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Engaging with residents to ensure meal satisfaction and promote choice and dignity.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and adherence to hygiene standards.
• Liaising with suppliers to maintain quality and value in food provision.
• Supporting and motivating the kitchen team to maintain high service standards