Cook

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Hartford Care in Wrexham is hiring a part time Cook (31.3 hours) onsite with a 7 day pattern and 8am to 6pm shifts, meaning flexibility is essential. You’ll prepare home cooked, nutritious meals for residents, help run the kitchen safely, and perhaps host activities like bread making while planning next week’s menu. The best fit is someone caring, energetic and with a good sense of humour, who can work well to deadlines and with residents. Bring a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to adapt to dietary needs. DBS check is required. Highlight care experience, reliability across shifts, and alignment with Hartford Care values.

Employment Type: Part-Time 31.3 hours. 

Shift pattern involves 3 shifts one week, 4 shifts the next, so some flexibility is required. 

The working pattern for this role is over a 7-day period, so full flexibility across this period is required.

Do you love creating home-cooked meals that make people smile? Are you passionate about fresh, nutritious food and want to make a real difference every single day?

At Hartford Care, we’re more than a care provider — we’re a family. We believe in Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other, and Celebrating Individuality. As our Cook, you’ll bring warmth, creativity, and heart to every dish you prepare. Not only that you can bring your culinary skills to a role where you do not need to work late into the night as our shifts are 8am-6pm

The Role

As a Cook, you’ll be at the heart of our home — preparing delicious, wholesome meals and snacks for our residents while keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

From serving a comforting Sunday roast to hosting a bread-making session with residents or planning next week’s menu, you’ll put care and pride into everything you do.

If you’re caring, energetic, and have a great sense of humour, you’ll fit right in!

What You’ll Bring

• A compassionate, caring nature
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence with IT systems
• The ability to prepare, cook, and present nutritious, appetising meals
• Understanding of individual dietary needs
• Team spirit and flexibility to adapt to a busy environment

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ready to Cook Up a Career That Cares?

If you’re passionate about great food and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you