Cook - Southway, Cowbridge (37 Hours)

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Cowbridge is seeking a Cook for a residential home. The role involves providing quality meal services within a supportive team environment. Candidates should possess previous catering experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous catering / kitchen experience is desirable.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure a quality meal service.
• Prepare and serve meals according to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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Client:

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Location:

Cowbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Cook - Southway, Cowbridge (37 Hours)

About us

Southway Residential Home aims to improve residents’ life experience and well-being by providing a quality service in a safe, homely environment, with care and support that is value-based, outcome-focused, and tailored to the individual.

Our values include:

• Ambitious: Forward-thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open: Open to different ideas and accountable for our decisions.
• Together: Working as a team, engaging with customers and partners, respecting diversity, and committing to quality services.
• Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan, serving our communities, and being part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 4 - £24,790 to £25,584 pro rata, £12.85/hr to £23.20/hr. Hourly rate enhancements are paid for unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays).

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday
• Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays

Shift details:

• 12 am – 6 am: Time & 1/3, Time & 1/2, Time & 3/4
• 6 am – 10 pm: Plain time, Time & 1/4, Time & 1/2
• 10 pm – 12 am: Time & 1/3, Time & 1/2, Time & 3/4

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.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team, using own initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in training.