We have an exciting, FLEXIBLE opportunity where you can truly make a difference!!! We're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individuals with great customer service skills to join our catering teams as Food Service Assistant (Relief) in our CODI EXTRA CARE SERVICES in Aberman, one mile away from Aberdare Town Centre and Pontypridd. Our catering team prepares and serves tasty and nutritious meals for our valued tenants in our CODI EXTRA CARE SERVICEs in Aberman, one mile away from Aberdare Town Centre and Pontypridd., As Food Service Assistant, you'll support our busy catering team. In this role, you'll help prepare and serve food, lay and clear tables, and ensure the kitchen remains clean, tidy, and safe for our tenants.
- Strong communication skills - Greeting tenants warmly and explaining menu options clearly.
- Basic understanding of dietary and nutritional needs - Following simple guidelines for vegetarian or allergen-friendly meals.
- Hands-on approach to kitchen and dining duties - Setting up tables, washing dishes, and keeping everything spotless is key for this role.
- Team player with a flexible attitude - Jumping in to help with plating up, or tidying when things get busy. We are looking for someone who has a positive, supportive, and inclusive attitude towards colleagues and tenants.
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Clean and safe - You'll need to take pride in keeping the kitchen spotless and understand the importance of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
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., Maesyfynnon is an 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 40 self-contained flats for the valued residents. 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!
Salary
- Annual salary of £24,563.74(FTE)
- 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership
- Saving scheme with competitive interest rate
- Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations
- From 1st April 2026 the option to be either weekly or monthly paid.
Pension Choices
- + Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%. Or, + Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service.
Time off and Flexibility
- 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement. Rising to 27 days after 1 years service or cash equivalent of 1 days' annual leave.
- Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
- Paternity Leave: 3 weeks
Wellbeing
- Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years.
- Eyecare: Up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses.
- Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service to all colleagues
- Annual Health Check
- Health Cash Plan
Getting Around
- Mileage paid at 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Personal Development
- Continuous professional training and development
- Leadership development programmes
- Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed
- Career coaching
- Support with funding and time for qualifications
Perks and Recognition
- Long Service Awards
- Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.
- Colleague Discount platform
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