Cook

Hartford Care Ltd; Brierley Hill; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday + pension

DBS check

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking a cook for Victoria Lodge Care Home in Brierley Hill. This daytime, part-time role offers 28 hours per week with no night shifts, supporting residents with nutritious meals and a caring dining experience.

You will prepare meals, cater to dietary needs, and maintain high kitchen hygiene while engaging residents to enhance their wellbeing and happiness. Benefits include free meals on shift and parking.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate
• Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)
• Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Chef experience

Team oriented

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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

We are looking for atalented and compassionate Cookto 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 - withno 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 abetter work-life balancein a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food — without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.