Cook

Hafod; Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hafod is seeking a Cook for an on-site, permanent, part-time role in the Brighton area (postcode CF72 8FE). Salary starts from £13.75 per hour for 18 hours per week, with duties including preparing and presenting nutritious meals that respect residents' dietary and cultural needs, and creating a welcoming dining experience.

You will work with residents and colleagues to support health, wellbeing and independence, in a setting that values dignity and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Passion for preparing good quality food and delivering excellent customer service.
• Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in professional catering, hospitality or food preparation.
• Strong organisational skills; ability to work independently with competing priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with residents, colleagues and visitors.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and person-centred services for older people.
• Previous catering or care experience desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting nutritious meals and beverages to a high standard, considering residents' dietary and cultural preferences.
• Working with residents to plan varied menus that promote choice and wellbeing.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health/safety in the kitchen.
• Managing stock levels, ordering supplies and supporting catering budget management.
• Working as part of the wider scheme team to provide a positive experience for residents.

Skills

Food hygiene

Customer service

Catering experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Training willingness

Job description

Cook

Company: Hafod

Salary: from £13.75 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: CF72 8FE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Nov 2026

Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Make a difference every day as a Cook at Hafod.

This is a permanent, part time role, working 18-hours per week.

As a Cook within one of Hafod's Extra Care Schemes, you'll play a vital role in creating nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of our residents. Working closely with tenants and colleagues, you'll help create a welcoming dining experience where individual preferences, dietary requirements and cultural needs are valued and respected.

Preparing and serving meals is about much more than food. It's about bringing people together, promoting independence, supporting health and wellbeing, and helping residents feel at home

We put people first, offering great training, supportive teams and opportunities to grow your career at Hafod.

What you’ll be doing

Preparing, cooking and presenting nutritious meals and beverages to a high standard, taking account of residents' dietary, cultural and personal preferences.

Working with residents to plan varied and engaging menus that promote choice and wellbeing.

Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety throughout the kitchen environment.

Managing stock levels, ordering supplies and supporting the effective management of the catering budget.

Working as part of the wider scheme team to provide a positive experience for residents and contribute to a safe, welcoming community.

Essential requirements

• A passion for preparing good quality food and delivering excellent customer service.
• A Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience working in a professional catering, hospitality or food preparation environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently whilst managing competing priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors.
• A commitment to promoting dignity, respect and person-centred services for older people.
• Previous catering or care experience is desirable but not essential. We’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

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