The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. £15.00 per hour 8:00am – 6:00pm | 3–4 Days Per Week Every Other Weekend Off 20-Bed Nursing Home Are you an experienced Cook or Chef looking for a rewarding role where your food can make a genuine difference to people's day? We are recruiting for a friendly 20-bed Nursing Home in Colwyn Bay and are looking for a reliable and passionate Cook / Chef to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys traditional home-cooked food and wants to work in a smaller, welcoming care environment where you can really get to know the residents and their individual preferences. The Role As the Cook / Chef, you will take responsibility for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious and well-presented meals for residents and staff. You will work closely with the care team to ensure residents' individual dietary, nutritional and allergen requirements are understood and catered for safely. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious home-style meals
Planning and preparing meals for residents and staff
Catering for individual dietary and nutritional requirements
Supporting residents with allergies, intolerances and specialist diets
Preparing texture-modified meals where required
Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene
Following HACCP food safety procedures
Following COSHH requirements and safe use/storage of cleaning products
Maintaining accurate food safety and kitchen records
Completing fridge, freezer and food temperature checks
Correct food labelling, storage and stock rotation
Monitoring stock levels and reducing unnecessary food waste
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen
Washing dishes and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
Following infection prevention and control procedures
Working effectively with care staff regarding residents' changing dietary needs
Ensuring meals are prepared and served safely and on time
What We're Looking For We would love to hear from candidates who have: Previous experience working as a Cook or Chef
A recognised Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certificate
Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
Understanding of HACCP and COSHH
Awareness of food allergens and dietary requirements
Good organisational and time-management skills
A genuine passion for preparing quality home-cooked food
A caring and resident-focused approach
Previous experience working within a Nursing Home, Care Home, Residential Home or Healthcare environment would be highly desirable. You should be comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for the kitchen during your shift. Hours & Pay £15.00 per hour 8:00am – 6:00pm 3 or 4 days per week Every other weekend off This role offers excellent daytime working hours with no late-night restaurant finishes . Why Apply? This isn't about producing hundreds of covers in a busy commercial kitchen. You will be cooking for a small 20-bed nursing home , preparing meals for residents whose individual tastes, nutritional needs and enjoyment of food genuinely matter. xrexnqw If you are an experienced Cook or Chef looking for a rewarding position with daytime hours, every other weekend off and the opportunity to become part of a close-knit care-home team , we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration and interview.
