Lead Cook/Chef - Cogydd Arweiniol

Wales & West Housing; Mold; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Wales is seeking a Lead Cook/Chef for their Extra Care Scheme in Mold. The role involves leading a high-quality catering service, managing a lunchtime-only service, and creating varied menus. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in cooking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food quality and service excellence. This position offers a salary between £29,157 - £32,091 with benefits including flexible leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

£29,157 - £32,091 per annum

37 hours per week

Daytime shifts only

Regular weekends off

Defined Contribution pension

25 days of annual leave

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook/Chef working with fresh food.
• Excellent cooking skills, including baking and dessert preparation.
• Previous experience supervising staff or leading a team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for food quality and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in delivering a lunchtime-only service using fresh ingredients.
• Manage daily operations, including staffing and compliance with regulations.
• Create varied menus to cater to residents’ preferences and needs.
• Build strong relationships with residents and staff to ensure seamless service.
• Monitor service quality and respond to feedback.

Skills

Cooking skills

Baking

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about food and making a positive impact on people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Lead Cook/Chef at our Extra Care Scheme in Llys Jasmine, Mold.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to enhance the lives of residents and communities across Wales by leading a high-quality catering service that delivers outstanding food and nutritious, freshly prepared meals.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the kitchen in delivering a lunchtime-only service using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Manage daily operations, including staffing, stock ordering, and compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Create varied menus that cater to residents’ preferences, nutritional needs, and special dietary requirements.
• Build strong relationships with residents, catering teams, and Extra Care Managers to ensure a seamless service.
• Monitor service quality, respond to feedback, and drive continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Cook/Chef working with fresh food.
• Excellent cooking skills, including baking and dessert preparation.
• Previous experience supervising staff or leading a team.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A passion for food quality, service excellence, and operational efficiency.

Do you have:

• Experience: A proven track record as a Cook/Chef working with fresh food.
• Skills: Excellent cooking skills, including baking, and dessert making
• Communication: Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills to liaise effectively with catering teams, scheme managers and residents.
• Passion: A genuine passion for food quality, service excellence, and operational efficiency.

What’s in it for you?

In return for your hard work, commitment and innovation, you will enjoy an environment focused on more than just competitive pay. You will enjoy:

• £29,157 - £32,091 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Daytime shifts only – no late nights or split shifts, giving you time to enjoy your evenings and maintain a healthy routine.
• Regular weekends off – perfect for spending quality time with family, relaxing, or pursuing your hobbies. Real work life balance!
• Defined Contribution pension, including 3x death in service life insurance cover
• You will start with 25 days of annual leave, which increases to 30 days with length of service. You’ll also have the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rata), plus additional time off for volunteering, health screening, and other wellbeing activities—giving you the freedom to balance work with what matters most to you.
• Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team.
• Access to comprehensive wellbeing support, including a generous sick pay scheme, critical illness cover, and a cash plan benefit to help with everyday healthcare costs. Plus, you’ll have 24/7 access to a confidential employee assistance and counselling service, offering practical advice and emotional support whenever you need it.

Who are Wales & West Housing Group (WWHG)?

We are one of the leading housing providers in Wales; providing affordable homes and services to more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties across Wales. We formed a Group company in 2011, to include Cambria Maintenance Ltd.

We employ over 450 staff at WWH and over 190 staff in Cambria, making us a major Welsh employer.

We are proud to be a multi award‑winning organisation, recognised as a 3* World Class Best Company and Investors In People Platinum - the first in Wales. Find out more about us on our website.

Want to find out more?

Why not arrange an informal conversation with James Triggs, Catering Operations Manager by emailing [e-mail] or you can find out lots more in the role profile attached. Further information about WWH and its values can be found on our company website.

Apply now

Applying is easy, just click the blue button below and upload your full CV.

If you require any more information about how to apply for this role, please speak to the Recruitment team at [e-mail]

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check due to the nature of the role.

Closing date: Friday, 14th November 2025

Assessment date: Monday, 17th November 2025

Candidates searching for roles such as Head Cook, Kitchen Manager, Chef Manager, Lead Chef, Senior Cook, Cook Supervisor, Food Services Manager, Extra Care Chef, Residential Chef, Care Home Cook, or Community Chef may find this opportunity a great fit.