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Our Chef Stephen Owen Stephen Owen works as a Cook at Tan Y Fron Extra Care Scheme in Llandudno and told us about his role and what initially attracted him to applying to ClwydAlyn. ‘After being made redundant from my previous job in an Independent School I applied to ClwydAlyn at the beginning of this year, knowing that we are a big company with a great reputation.
I work full time, and it’s been nice to get to know all the residents, and all the stories they have to tell. You get to know them all by name, and all their likes and dislikes when it comes to meals.
I knew that the work would not be seasonal, but I would be working continually, and that I would always have job security. The hours are always there, and I really enjoy my role. I work with the same people every day, and they become part of your family and close friends.
The staff welcomed me with open arms, and there is loads of support – my manager Debjani always has the door open, and our two Senior Chefs Colin and Wayne are always there for us, and always at the end of the phone if we need them.
Other benefits are the holidays compared to other parts of the industry, and as I live near Llandudno, I plan to access the Cycle-to-Work scheme also. Most of all, I like meeting everyone at the Scheme, and now that I’m here, I know it was a really good move to apply to ClwydAlyn.’
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Looking for a career as a chef? We offer on the job training and will support you to complete level 2 Accredited Food Safety amongst other courses such as Allergens, Infection Control and Health & Safety. We also find out about your strengths and listen to how you would like to develop. Progression available also to develop team leader or management skills
with access to ILM level 2 in Team Leader skills or level 3 in Management CATERING APPRENTICE On the job training
Assist cook
Learn about food
Prep meals
Safety hygiene
Ensure workplace Keep safe clean and tidy
Help prep food
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KITCHEN ASSISTANT
COOK Order and plan menus Ensure meals cooked to standards and delivered on time
CHEF Oversee the catering facilities and team efficiencies
We offer a benefits package including membership of pension scheme with employer matched contributions up to 8%, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers and a financial wellbeing package, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays leading up to 30 days, life assurance, EAP programme and a comprehensive training package, all in a values-based organisation with a great culture.
