New career pathway launched for those in the catering sector

People wanting to start a career in catering can now do so by joining the ClwydAlyn career pathway.

This new and exciting scheme will enable individuals to join ClwydAlyn in a job with the guarantee of more training and/or experience that will enable them to progress within the pathway.

We have number of catering teams within ClwydAlyn in our Care and Extra Care Facilities, with the aim of a recent review to establish a new structure that will support staff’s career progression.

Executive Director of People, Communications and Marketing at ClwydAlyn, Elaine Gilbert said:

“This exciting change will provide people with development opportunities that will allow them to progress their careers here at ClwydAlyn, starting as a Trainee Cook with the prospect of working towards being a Cook and then Cook in Charge.

“With over 750 staff, ClwydAlyn’s aim is to create long term employment opportunities within North Wales, and we’re committed to create roles that will enable people to build and develop their skills across a range of different areas.

“This change is just the beginning of ClwydAlyn’s journey, as we continue to look at other opportunities that will provide the stepping stones necessary to enable people to work towards achieving their career goals and aspirations.”

ClwydAlyn currently has a number of pathway opportunities available across North Wales, and would like to hear from anyone who may be interested in a career in catering.

These current opportunities include:

• Trainee Cook at Llys Eleanor Independent Living Scheme, Shotton and Maes Y Dderwen Independent Living  Scheme, Wrexham
• Cook at Hafn Gwydir Independent Living  Scheme, Llanrwst
• Cook in Charge at Maes Y Dderwen Independent Living  Scheme, Wrexham

To find out more about these opportunities or to see what other vacancies are available here at ClwydAlyn, please visit: our Jobs page here