Cook

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council in Cowbridge is recruiting a Cook for Southway Residential Home. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, and on-site with a 4-week rota.

Pay is Grade 5 (£26,824–£28,598 pro rata) equating to £13.90–£14.82 per hour. Experience in catering is desirable; you should work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and be willing to participate in training.

Qualifications

• Previous catering / kitchen experience is desirable.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to participate in training.
• Work well under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team to ensure a quality meal service is provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Cook - Southway, Cowbridge (37 Hours)

Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cowbridge, CF71 7BE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Aug 2026

Closing date: 4 Sept 2026

Summary

Closing date: 01-Sep-2026

Reference Number: SS00957

Location: Cowbridge

Actual salary: £13.90 - £25.93 per Hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

About us

Southway Residential Home

Our aim and objectives are to improve our residents' life experience and overall well-being by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focused and most appropriate for the individual.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 5- £26.824 to £28.598 pro rata, £13.90/hr to £14.82/hr.

Hourly rate enhancements are paid for unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays)

Times

• Monday - Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday and Bank Holidays

Hours of Work:

1 vacancy - 37 hours per week (5 shifts)

Working pattern: 4-week rota / Monday to Sunday

Shift hours:

8am - 4pm

Description

To work as part of a team to ensure a quality meal service is provided

About you

You will need:

• Previous catering / kitchen experience is desirable
• To work well under pressure and as part of a team, as well as using own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to participate in training

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced Adults

For Further Information, contact: Marlena Chodyko

Telephone number: 01446 772265

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information

About you

• Previous catering / kitchen experience is desirable
• To work well under pressure and as part of a team, as well as using own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to participate in training

Southway Residential Home

Our aim and objectives are to improve our residents' life experience and overall well-being by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focused and most appropriate for the individual. Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.