Head Chef

Hartford Care; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday & pension

Paid DBS check

Training & development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Hartford Care in Wales is seeking a passionate Chef for our care home to prepare nutritious meals for residents, respecting dietary requirements and hygiene standards. This full-time role offers a stable daytime schedule and a chance to positively impact residents' daily lives.

You will manage stock, minimise waste, and engage with residents to enhance their dining experience, all while ensuring food safety and quality across meals.

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

Dietary needs understanding

Reliable & team-focused

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+)

Job description

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

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef 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 Care Home: Wrexham

Hours: Full-time - 36 hours per week (includes alternate weekend working)

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.