Cook

Hartford Care Limited; Overton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Limited is seeking a Cook to prepare delicious, wholesome meals for residents, keeping the kitchen running safely and smoothly. If you love home-cooked food and caring for others, you’ll fit right in.

You'll bring a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, great communication, and the ability to adapt in a busy environment. Shifts are 8am–6pm, with no late-night work, and a DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring by nature.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate confirmed as essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills required.
• Ability to prepare, cook and present nutritious meals.
• Understanding of individual dietary needs.
• Team spirit and flexibility in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain kitchen safety and hygiene to high standards.
• Support residents with dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Confidence with IT systems

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As a Cook, you'll be at the heart of our home - preparing delicious, wholesome meals and snacks for our residents while keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

Do you love creating home-cooked meals that make people smile? Are you passionate about fresh, nutritious food and want to make a real difference every single day?, If you're caring, energetic, and have a great sense of humour, you'll fit right in!

What You'll Bring

• A compassionate, caring nature
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence with IT systems
• The ability to prepare, cook, and present nutritious, appetising meals
• Understanding of individual dietary needs
• Team spirit and flexibility to adapt to a busy environment

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Hartford Care, we're more than a care provider - we're a family. We believe in Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other, and Celebrating Individuality. As our Cook, you'll bring warmth, creativity, and heart to every dish you prepare. Not only that you can bring your culinary skills to a role where you do not need to work late into the night as our shifts are 8am-6pm