Kitchen Assistant in Pontypool

We are looking for a dependable and dedicated Kitchen Assistant who is seeking a rewarding job within one of our care homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the cook with a high standard of food preparation whilst maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.

This is a Permanent 0hr contract working on a relief basis. Please note when making your application that we are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• £12.25 per hour
• Fully paid induction and training programme
• DBS check paid by Hafod
• Free Uniform
• Social Care Wales registration fee reimbursed by Hafod (* if required)
• Medicash – cashback health plan
• Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
• ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
• We are a Family Friendly organisation
• Pension scheme

Where you will be working

Plas y Garn Care Home provides accommodation for over 65s in Pontypool, Torfaen. We focus on giving a great quality of life to our residents, whatever their abilities and needs are. Our team of specially trained staff provide tailored care to all of our residents, including those who require EMI care and those with dementia.

Opportunities for development

We provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development, we have a range of programmes available for you.

Our Behaviours

Our Behaviours guide the way we work, shape the way we grow and make sure each of us, whatever we do, can have a positive impact within our roles. To find out more about our Behaviours please see the attached Hafod Behaviours Framework.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click \’Apply\’ and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform. To apply for this role, you are required to submit an application form.

Closing date

Friday 5 December 2025

If successful for this role a DBS check will be required

Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.