Denbighshire County Council is seeking an experienced Cook to join their Adult Social Care & Homelessness service at a residential care home in Ruthin, Denbighshire. This is a temporary role paying £14.59–£18.90 per hour, starting 28 August 2026.
Key responsibilities include planning and preparing wholesome meals to meet varied dietary needs, supervising and delegating to kitchen staff, efficient ordering and stock management, and contributing to resident and staff meetings. You will handle kitchen equipment safely and adhere to health and safety, manual handling, and confidentiality requirements.
Essential requirements include proven experience as a cook, a basic food hygiene certificate, and the ability to work on your own initiative. Experience of supervising staff and working in a busy care-setting kitchen is desirable, as are additional catering qualifications (NVQ/QCF). Welsh language skills at level 1 are desirable. All new starters must complete standard safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS, two satisfactory references, and evidence of the right to work in the UK.
What’s on offer:
- Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
- Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
- A desirable location with great transport links
- A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment
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Cook – Residential Care Home – #OR113312 in Ruthin employer: Semester.co.uk
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