Cook

Hartford Care Ltd.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Training & development

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking a talented and compassionate Cook to join our care home team in Rhosyn Melyn. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, cater to dietary needs, and help maintain high kitchen hygiene.

This role offers daytime shifts only with no late nights or split hours, providing a rewarding routine that supports resident wellbeing. Enjoy free meals on shift, free on-site parking, paid holiday and pension, DBS check, and ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience.
• Food hygiene certificate Level 2 or above.
• Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus).

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

Previous 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

Rhosyn Melyn, LL13 9NHH

Hours

Part time / 27 hours - 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.