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Reference No : NCHEFCFKeywords : Chef, Nursery, food, nursery chef, food hygiene
* Permanent
* Posted 5 days ago
* £ / Hour
* 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
Apply Now
Looking to make a difference through your culinary skills? Apply today and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss your application.
To apply for this job, email your details to [contact email].
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