Cook

Hartford Care Ltd; Wales; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No out-of-hours hands-off

Daytime shifts

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday + pension

Paid DBS check

Ongoing training & development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. in Wales is seeking a talented Cook to join our care home team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents and cater for dietary needs in a supportive, friendly environment.

This part-time role offers daytime shifts (27 hours weekly), no late nights, free meals on shift, and a pension scheme. A Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+) is required, with a focus on safety and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Hygiene & safety

Dietary needs understanding

Team player

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (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: Rhosyn Melyn, LL13 9NHH

Hours: Part time / 27hours – 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.