Cook

Hartford Care Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No out-of-hours working

Daytime shifts

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday + pension

Paid DBS check

Training & development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd is seeking a talented Cook for Aldergrove Manor Care Home in Wolverhampton. This part-time role offers 27 hours of daytime shifts with no late nights, enabling a steady work-life balance while delivering nourishing meals to residents.

You will prepare fresh, appetising dishes, accommodate dietary needs, and maintain strict hygiene standards. Free meals, parking, and a supportive team await in a welcoming care-home environment.

Qualifications

• Chef experience and culinary skills.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.
• Understanding of dietary needs in care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary needs (soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements).
• Maintain high hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• Manage stock and minimise waste.
• Engage with residents to enhance dining experience.

Skills

Chef experience

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

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

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Cook to 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 - with no late nights or split shifts.

Location: Aldergrove Manor Care Home,

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 a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food — without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.