Reference No : NCHEFCFKeywords : Chef, Nursery, food, nursery chef, food hygeine
1. Permanent
2. Posted 5 days ago
3. £ / Hour
4. Closes: July 31, 2025
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £
️ About the Role
We’re delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a care home in Cardiff, which is looking for an experienced Kitchen assistant.
If you’re looking for a rewarding chef role that makes a genuine impact – and one where you’re not working late nights or weekends – this is the perfect opportunity.
Responsibilities:
Prepare healthy, seasonal menus on a 6-month rotation
Gather feedback from managers and catering teams to improve menus
Ensure nutritional standards are met in line with best practices
Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain hygiene and safety standards
Support catering staff and assist with recruitment and training
Conduct regular kitchen audits to ensure full compliance
Complete and maintain all required kitchen documentation and records
Work closely with nursery teams to align food service with childcare needs
Requirements:
Experience working as a chef or cook, ideally in a childcare, school, or care setting
Strong understanding of nutritional needs for elderly
Food hygiene and safety qualifications ( Level 2 Food Hygiene)
Excellent kitchen management and organisational skills
A passion for preparing fresh, wholesome meals in a caring environment
Additional Information:
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The employer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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