Cook​/Chef - Cogydd

Overview

The Opportunity:

This role would suit a Cook/Chef currently working in a care or extra care environment, with fresh food experience able to produce home cooked meals to a high standard for our Extra Care scheme Maes Y Mor in Aberystwyth.

The ideal candidate will be an organised and calm individual who can work alongside the Head Chef to deliver our Lunch-time service.

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, 3 shifts a week 8am - 4pm with alternate weekends off. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to achieve genuine work life balance and still be able to work in a fresh food environment.

Salary information: pro-rata salary of £16,722 per year (22.5 hours per week) with an hourly rate of £14.31, based on a full-time equivalent of £27,504 per year.

What will you be doing?

• Cooking fresh meals and desserts
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organised
• Making sure food is served safely and looks good
• Recording residents meal choices to reduce waste
• Working closely with managers and other staff
• Supporting residents with special dietary needs

You will be part of a caring team that puts residents first and works together to make a real difference.

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Daytime shifts only; no late nights or split shifts.
• Part-time hours with opportunities to pick up extra shifts.
• Daytime-only working hours (lunchtime service).
• Regular weekends off, ideal for family time or hobbies.
• 25 days of annual leave pro rata, increasing to 30 days with length of service; option to buy or sell up to 5 days pro rata, plus time off for volunteering and wellbeing activities.
• Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team.
• Wellbeing support including sick pay, critical illness cover, and a cash plan for healthcare costs; 24/7 confidential employee assistance and counselling service.

We are a leading housing provider in Wales, serving more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties. We employ over 450 staff, with Cambria Maintenance Ltd. part of our Group. We are a multi award-winning organisation (3
* World Class Best Company and Investors In People Platinum).

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact James Triggs on or via email, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

Please apply by clicking the blue button below and uploading your CV. If you require any more information about how to apply for this role, please speak to the Recruitment team.

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

Closing date: Tuesday, 17th February 2026

Assessment date: Monday, 23rd February 2026

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

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