Job Description

Cook - Hawthorn Court Care Home

Location:

Swansea

Pay:

13.50 per hour

Contract:

Permanent, Part-Time

Hours:

22 hours per week

Shifts:

08:30 AM - 1:30 PM (flexible across the week including weekends and holidays)

Cook with Care. Nourish with Purpose.

We're looking for a reliable, passionate Cook to join the team at Hawthorn Court Care Home, preparing fresh, nutritious meals that bring comfort and wellbeing to our 22 residents.

If you love to cook and take pride in making food that truly makes a difference this could be your ideal role.

About Hawthorn Court

Located just outside Swansea, Hawthorn Court is a 22-bed residential care home supporting older adults, many of whom live with dementia or complex needs. Our team is close-knit, values-driven, and committed to creating a warm, homely environment for every resident.

Your Role

As Cook, you'll plan and prepare well-balanced, home-cooked meals to meet a variety of dietary needs, including soft diets and food allergies.

Your responsibilities include:

Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for 22 residents each day Adapting menus to individual preferences, allergies, and special diets Managing kitchen stock and food orders within budget Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and cleanliness Working collaboratively with care staff to support residents' nutritional wellbeing

What We're Looking For

? Experience working as a cook in a care home, school, or similar setting
? A passion for cooking with a person-centred approach
? Ability to adapt meals and plan menus for a range of dietary needs
? Good time management and independent working skills

Qualifications

Food Hygiene Level 2 (required) Food Hygiene Level 3 and HACCP (preferred)

Why Join Us?

? Part-time hours with flexible scheduling
? Friendly, supportive care home team
? Opportunity to make a real difference every day
? Clean, calm kitchen environment with purpose-driven work

Apply Now

If you're ready to use your cooking skills to make residents feel truly cared for, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring warmth, flavour, and comfort to Hawthorn Court.

My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you hold a valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate? Do you have previous experience working in a care home, school, or similar setting? Do you have an enhanced adult DBS issued in the last 12 months or on the update service? Do you currently require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCCK2