Cook

Hartford Care Limited; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday + pension

Paid DBS check

Ongoing training & development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Hartford Care Limited is seeking a capable Cook to join Victoria Lodge Care Home in Brierley Hill. This part-time role offers daytime shifts (28 hours) with a focus on high-quality meals for residents in a supportive, caring environment.

You will prepare nutritious meals, cater for dietary needs, maintain hygiene, manage stock, and engage with residents to enhance their dining experience. Benefits include free meals, on-site parking, and pension options.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in a care/hospitality setting.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.
• Understanding of dietary needs in care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety.

Skills

Chef experience

Dietary needs knowledge

Reliable and team-focused

Food safety hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+)

Job description

Cook

CAPTION:

• Company: Hartford Care


• Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour


• Hours: Part-time


• Location: DY5 1RB


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 5 Oct 2026


• Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

Summary

Cook - Care Home - Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Cook to join our friendly care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills in a role where your work truly matters - improving the wellbeing and happiness of our residents every single day - with no late nights or split shifts.

Location: Victoria Lodge Care Home, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 1RB

Hours: Part time / 28 hours - daytime shifts only

Your Role:

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents


• Cater for dietary needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements)


• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety


• Manage stock and minimise waste


• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience

What we're looking for:

• Previous Chef experience


• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)


• Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)


• Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Why join us?

• No out-of-hours working - no late nights or unsociable hours


• Consistent daytime shifts for a great work-life balance


• Free meals on shift


• Free on-site parking


• Paid holiday + pension scheme


• Paid DBS check


• Ongoing training & development opportunities


• Supportive, friendly working environment

Enjoy a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food - without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.