Chef at Maes-Y-Dderwen

The team at Maes-Y-Dderwen. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those whom we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect for our own family members to receive. Maes-Y-Dderwen has an excellent reputation as a highly valued provider of care.

The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day.

You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high-quality fresh, home-cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to satisfy their dietary needs.

Salary: £13.10 per hour

Working Hours:

21 hour contract

Shift Times: 09:00 - 16:30

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Provide a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
• Cater for celebrations and other events.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook.
• Maintain accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Participate in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team.

We will provide you with full training. This includes our leadership programme which can support your development and opportunities for progression within Shaw.

• Excellent Career Opportunities & Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned – our employees have received over £1850 each in tax‑free bonuses to date.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you).
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays.
• Free Uniform.
• Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift.
• GP online – providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app.
• Pension scheme.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts.
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards.
• Online benefits and cashback rewards.
• Support to your well‑being includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7/365 support for a range of issues including physical, mental and financial concerns.

Are you a friendly, compassionate and caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and where you are rewarded for the work that you do? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of every day and achieve what they want in life? This is what a career in Shaw healthcare is all about.

We look to provide as much flexible working as possible to secure your work/life balance.

Apply today! Be one of the special people that make a difference!