Relief Cook

Relief Cook / Chef - Hafan Gwydir Extra Care Scheme

Location: Llanrwst, North Wales (opportunities across other local Extra Care schemes)

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Hours: Zero-hours / relief (flexible, including weekends and bank holidays)

We’re looking for a Relief Cook / Chef with a genuine passion for cooking, a positive, flexible attitude, and someone who enjoys working with older people. You’ll have the chance to inspire and support the next generation of cooks while preparing delicious, nutritious meals that make a real difference to residents’ daily lives.

This is a relief post, helping us provide full kitchen cover seven days a week and ensuring residents consistently enjoy high-quality meals. Relief cooks are vital to keeping our catering service running smoothly and supporting both residents and colleagues. There’s also the option to work at other Extra Care schemes across North Wales, giving you variety and flexibility.

Hafan Gwydir is a purpose-built Extra Care scheme with 40 one- and two-bedroom apartments for people aged 60+. It combines independent living with 24/7 on-site care and support and features a restaurant, hair salon, and an adjacent health centre. Residents enjoy a safe, friendly, and community-focused environment where they can live well, stay connected, and enjoy daily life.

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in line with menus and residents’ preferences
• Assist in meal preparation, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and stored correctly
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, following all food safety regulations
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth service during busy periods
• Monitor food stock levels and report any shortages
• Follow recipes accurately while contributing creative ideas for new dishes or menus
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and cleaned regularly

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Catering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery) or significant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) practices
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Positive, flexible, team-oriented ‘can-do’ attitude
• Enjoys working with older people and contributing to a vibrant community
• Genuine passion for cooking and delivering high-quality meals

• Flexible, relief-based work across multiple schemes in North Wales
• Supportive, positive, values-led workplace
• Make a real difference to residents’ health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of daily life
• Opportunities for ongoing development and experience across multiple sites

Lleoliad: Llanrwst, Gogledd Cymru (gyfleoedd i weithio mewn cynlluniau Gofal Ychwanegol lleol eraill)

Cyflog: £13.00 yr awr

Oriau: Gweld-oriau / wrth gefn (hyblyg, gan gynnwys penwythnosau a gwyliau banc)

Rydym yn chwilio am Coginio / Cogydd Wrth Gefn sydd â brwdfrydedd gwirioneddol tuag at goginio, agwedd gadarnhaol ac hyblyg, ac sydd wrth ei fodd yn gweithio gyda phobl hŷn. Bydd gennych gyfle i ysbrydoli a chefnogi’r genhedlaeth nesaf o gogyddion, tra’n paratoi prydau blasus a maethlon sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i fywydau bob dydd preswylwyr.

Mae hwn yn swydd wrth gefn, yn helpu i sicrhau gorchudd llawn yn y gegin saith diwrnod yr wythnos ac yn sicrhau bod preswylwyr bob amser yn cael prydau o ansawdd uchel. Cogwyr wrth gefn yn hanfodol i gadw ein gwasanaeth arlwyo yn llyfn ac i gefnogi’r preswylwyr a’r cydweithwyr. Mae hefyd gyfle i weithio mewn cynlluniau Gofal Ychwanegol eraill ar draws Gogledd Cymru
, gan roi amrywiaeth a hyblygrwydd i’r rôl.

Mae Hafan Gwydir yn gynllun Gofal Ychwanegol wedi’i adeiladu’n benodol gyda 40 o fflatiau un a dwy ystafell wely ar gyfer pobl dros 60 oed. Mae’n cyfuno bywyd annibynnol gyda gofal a chymorth ar y safle 24/7 ac mae’n cynnwys bwyty, salon gwallt a chanolfan iechyd gyfagos. Mae preswylwyr yn mwynhau amgylchedd diogel, cyfeillgar a chanolbwyntiedig ar y gymuned lle gallant fyw’n dda, aros yn…