Location: Ty Cwm Gwendraeth, Llannon Road, Upper Tumble, Llanelli SA14 6BU
Salary: £16.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time 38 hours per week. (shifts to be discussed at interview)
About us
At ivolve Care & Support, we're passionate about helping people live fulfilling and independent lives. As one of the UK's largest adult social care providers, we deliver person-centred support with energy, kindness and positivity.
About the role
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Kitchen Lead to oversee our kitchen operations and ensure the people we support enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals every day.
You'll lead and inspire a small kitchen team, manage stock and budgets, maintain excellent food safety standards, and work closely with care teams to meet individual dietary and nutritional needs.
What you'll do
- Lead, motivate and support kitchen colleagues.
- Prepare and oversee the delivery of high-quality meals.
- Plan menus that meet dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements.
- Manage stock, ordering and kitchen budgets.
- Ensure food hygiene, health and safety standards are always maintained.
- Create a positive dining experience for the people we support.
- Work collaboratively with Home Managers, Nurses and care teams.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in a Kitchen Lead, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and food safety standards.
- Experience leading and developing a team.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A positive, proactive approach and a passion for making a difference.
Why join ivolve?
- Career development opportunities.
- Rewarding and meaningful work.
- Supportive and inclusive culture.
- Employee benefits and wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to make a real difference every day.
If you're passionate about food, leadership and delivering great experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Proudly recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, and winners of the 2026 Health and Social Care Industry Award, we’ve built a culture where people can thrive every day.
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