Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Pontardawe, Swansea |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ivolve care & Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Location: Tan Yr Allt Lodge, 14 Alltwen Hill, Pontardawe, SA8 3AB
Hours: 28.5 per week, including weekends on a rota basis
Pay rate: £12.21 per hour
Sponsorship: We do not offer sponsorship for this role
Your new role as a Kitchen Assistant at Ivolve is calling you!
We’d like to invite you to join our amazing team of professionals. It’s secure work. You’ll get full training. Ivolve provides high-quality services for people aged 18 years + who have complex needs associated with mental illness, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, dementia and long term conditions such as Huntington's disease. This is an exciting time to join our fantastic team due to on-going expansion, so if you have the desire to succeed and you are patient, kind and compassionate - what are you waiting for!
We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025’.
The Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Head Chef with the daily aspects of the catering operation. You will assist with everything from preparing simple meals, to ensuring the dining areas are clean and tidy at all times. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or evidence of Food Hygiene awareness is essential for this role, along with knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment. An NVQ level 2 is desirable for this role.
Requirements
At least six months experience working in a kitchen setting. Candidates must be reliable and professional and be able to demonstrate patience, kindness, compassion and have a true desire to learn and develop. The ability to work independently but also as part of a team is essential along with a positive, friendly and flexible approach to working.
Hours: 28.5 per week, including weekends on a rota basis
Pay rate: £12.21 per hour
Sponsorship: We do not offer sponsorship for this role
Your new role as a Kitchen Assistant at Ivolve is calling you!
We’d like to invite you to join our amazing team of professionals. It’s secure work. You’ll get full training. Ivolve provides high-quality services for people aged 18 years + who have complex needs associated with mental illness, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, dementia and long term conditions such as Huntington's disease. This is an exciting time to join our fantastic team due to on-going expansion, so if you have the desire to succeed and you are patient, kind and compassionate - what are you waiting for!
We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025’.
The Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Head Chef with the daily aspects of the catering operation. You will assist with everything from preparing simple meals, to ensuring the dining areas are clean and tidy at all times. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or evidence of Food Hygiene awareness is essential for this role, along with knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment. An NVQ level 2 is desirable for this role.
Requirements
At least six months experience working in a kitchen setting. Candidates must be reliable and professional and be able to demonstrate patience, kindness, compassion and have a true desire to learn and develop. The ability to work independently but also as part of a team is essential along with a positive, friendly and flexible approach to working.