Cook / Commis ChefDate: 31 Mar 2026Company: DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water PlcCity: RhayaderAddress:
Rhayader, Wales, GB, LD6 5HP
Job Requisition Number 8479Work Type Permanent (5 days / week)Job Function Leisure and HospitalitySalary Range £25,000 per annum (based 37 hours / week)
Base
Closing Date
Elan Valley (Postcode LD6 5HP)
Please apply ASAP - we will review applications on a weekly basis until the role is filled with a suitable match.
What you'll be responsible for
You will work closely with the chef and café supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the café kitchen. Overseeing the running of the kitchen in the chef's absence, ensuring you meet with the set high standards of food hygiene and professionalism, whilst consistently serving our visitors high quality food prepared and cooked onsite.
This will include:
Preparing, cooking and serving high quality meals to the standard as set out in the procedures and in line with cost targetsCommunicating effectively with all team membersProviding exceptional guest serviceEnsuring all food safety procedures are followed and adhered to, ensuring the kitchen is safe, sanitised and clean at all timesDemonstrating complete knowledge of all menus and food allergensSupporting menu planning and eventsSupporting with the ordering of stock so to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained for serviceAbout you
Experience
Experience of working in a busy kitchen as a commis chef or cook role
Knowledge & Skills
Able to deliver high levels of customer serviceAble to effectively communicate with customers and colleaguesAble to be organised and follow process
Good to know
Working 5 in 7 days per week (rota agreed one month in advance)37 hours full-time contract working annualised hours (usually more hours in summer and less in winter)Must be able to work weekends and holidaysThe role will be five days/week working across a Monday - Sunday rota with possible hours between 8.30am - 6.00pm (to cover an 8 hour working day)Weekends and school holidays are our busiest times where more hours will be available
For more information on the role please contact victoria.hadnett@dwrcymru.com
Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.
Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
Benefits
We have great benefits, including:
· Annual living wage increase· Staff discounts at our visitor attractions· Full training given and uniform provided· Beautiful working location· Flexible working hours (on request)
Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.
Who we are
Did you know we have a visitor attraction site at Elan Valley which is open all year round? The site has a café, retail area and activity centre which offers both land and water-based activities. Come and join our enthusiastic team and work in one of the most beautiful sites in Powys. Want to see more? Click here to take a look at our website - www.elanvalley.org.uk
Elan Valley is situated in the county of Powys in mid-Wales, just a couple of hours from Birmingham and Cardiff. We can be accessed easily from the nearby town of Rhayader where the town is well served by public transport.
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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