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Assistant Chef

  • 510211
  • Rhondda Cynon Taff
  • Part time
  • Closing on: 8 Oct 2026
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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

Dan Y Mynydd is a brand-new Extra Care scheme for over 50s with care or support needs that blends the freedom of independent living with the reassurance of on-site support. There are 60 self-contained flats for the valued residents along with a day centre.

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! 
  • Kitchen experience – You will need some experience working in a professional fresh-food kitchen and hold a basic catering qualification (QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).  
  • 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. 
  • 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.

Perks, Benefits and a glimpse into our Codi world      

  • £25,056 (pro rata) per annum  
  • 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service.      
  • Continuous professional training and development      
  • Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.      

To explore the full range of benefits, perks and rewards, visit: Careers - Codi   

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 510211

How do you apply?

If you have the skills and experience required, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. We are interviewing quickly so please don’t delay in applying.

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