Cook
CAPTION:
- Company: Hartford Care
- Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour
- Hours: Part-time
- Location: DY5 1RB
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 5 Oct 2026
- Closing date: 2 Nov 2026
Summary
Cook - Care Home - Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day
We are looking for a talented and compassionate Cook 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: Victoria Lodge Care Home, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 1RB
Hours: Part time / 28 hours - daytime shifts only
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.
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Cook in Brierley Hill employer: Hartford Care Limited
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