Assistant Cook

Job description
Summary

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Assistant Cook to become an essential part of our warm, dedicated catering team in our residential care home in Pontardawe. Why Join Us?
• Be part of a highly respected care home known for its quality and resident-focused approach.
• Work with a skilled, supportive team who understand that individuality matters.
• Make a real difference in residents’ lives, not just with meals, but with your warmth and presence. We have various part time, permanent positions available. Working hours are a mix of mornings and afternoons (8am - 2.30pm / 12.30pm - 7.00pm), based on a 2 week rolling rota, with every other weekend off. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…..

Overview

Who are Pobl Group?

Pobl Group are a proud employer of over 2,300 colleagues providing diverse services and making a difference in communities throughout Wales. Our Care team provides registered care services throughout South Wales at dozens of locations and for a wide range of customers.

Pobl means ‘People’ and people really are at the heart of everything we do. We support some truly amazing people to live positive, independent lives in their own home and help get them where they want to be in life.

What is the role?

Nestled in the heart of the community and just a short walk from local amenities, our residential care home is proud to be home to 40 vibrant residents, each with unique personalities and a wide range of support needs including dementia care. With a strong reputation for excellence and compassion, our mission is simple: put residents first in everything we do.

What You’ll Do
• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, delicious meals tailored to individual dietary needs, including special diets.
• Lead the mealtime experience from start to finish: food ordering, storage, prep, cooking, serving, and kitchen clean-up.
• Champion kitchen safety, ensuring all practices follow food hygiene, infection control, and COSHH regulations.
• Bring joy through food – engage in meaningful conversations with residents while serving, turning meals into moments of connection.
• Support with care – help residents who need assistance at mealtimes with dignity and kindness.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have:
• Experience working in food preparation in a professional kitchen or catering environment.
• A passion for providing excellent service and meals that nourish both body and spirit.
• A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.

What are the pay and benefits?
• £12.60 per hour
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
• Time for Talking – a free counselling service
• Health Cash Plan
• Savings Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare plan
• Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
• Gym and shopping discounts
• Training and progression opportunities

FREDIE

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.

How To Apply

If you’re ready to be a Difference Maker, apply now with your CV and contact details.

We review applications continuously and may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate. Don’t miss the chance—start your journey with Pobl today!

If you would like any support with your application or wish to discuss any adjustments you may require during the application process, please contact 0300 3735262 and quote the job number 509250.

Interviews will take place w/c 4.8.25

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