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Assistant Chef
Who are Codi Group?
Codi is a not-for-profit with a big heart and an even bigger mission. As Wales’ largest provider of housing, care, and support, we’re here to help people live well, feel supported, and rise to their full potential.
Every day, our teams support nearly 17,000 individuals across Wales with services that make a real and uplifting difference to their everyday lives.
Our name says it all: ‘Codi’ means rise in Welsh. It reflects who we are, where we come from, and our ambition to lift expectations, lift communities, and lift each other.
About the role
Ty Llwynderw is an extra care service comprising of 25 apartments for over 65, with care and support needs that blends the freedom of independent living with the reassurance of onsite care providers with a package of care suited to their needs. Alongside this we have a residential suite which we provide 3 meals a day for our residents who have cognitive impairment.
This is more than just a kitchen, it’s a vibrant community where your passion for food can truly make a difference. If you’re looking for a rewarding role in catering, this is your chance to be part of something exciting from the very start!
As Assistant Chef, you’ll create delicious, nutritious meals for our tenants each day, sourcing fresh ingredients, and ensuring top Health & Safety standards. You’ll support the catering team and design menus that cater to cultural and dietary needs, making mealtimes something everyone looks forward to. Because great food brings people together!
Skills and Experience Needed
- Great communicator – You’ll work closely with the Service Manager, food service assistants, and tenants. Being friendly and approachable is a must!
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Kitchen experience – You will need some experience working in a professional fresh-food kitchen and hold a basic catering & first aid qualifications (QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
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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 need to take pride in keeping the kitchen spotless and understand the importance of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
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Team player – Positive, supportive, and inclusive attitude towards colleagues and tenants.
Values
At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you’ll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.
Pay and Pensions
- Annual salary of £25,056 FTE
- 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.
Time off and Flexibility
- 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 27 days after 1 years service or cash equivalent of 1 days’ annual leave.
- Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
- Paternity Leave: 3 weeks
Wellbeing
- 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 to all colleagues
- Annual Health Check
- Health Cash Plan
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Getting Around
- Mileage paid at 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Personal Development
- Continuous professional training and development
- Leadership development programmes
- Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed
- Career coaching
- Support with funding and time for qualifications
Perks and Recognition
- Long Service Awards
- Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.
- Colleague Discount platform
FREDIE
At Codi 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 to rise with us and we encourage you to apply now.
If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact care.talent@codigroup.co.uk or 0300 373 5262 quoting job ref 509973
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