Cook

Wales & West Housing Association Limited; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Wales seeks a Cook/Chef for its Extra Care scheme in Aberystwyth. This part-time role offers 22.5 hours per week, focusing on creating high-quality home cooked meals. Responsibilities include cooking, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting residents with special dietary needs. The position provides a supportive environment with regular daytime hours and weekends off. The salary is pro-rated at £16,722 annually with opportunities for additional shifts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Flexibility for volunteering and health activities

Wellbeing support including sick pay and counselling

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care or extra care environment.
• Ability to produce home cooked meals to a high standard.
• Understanding of special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh meals and desserts.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organised.
• Ensure food safety and presentation.
• Record residents’ meal choices to minimize waste.
• Support residents with special dietary needs.
• Occasionally lead the kitchen when required.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

Food safety compliance

Cooking skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

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

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, 3 shifts a week 8am - 4pm with alternate weekends off. A fantastic opportunity for genuine work life balance in a fresh food environment, for a company committed to delivering an excellent service to all of our customers daily. The pro‑rata salary is £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 you will be doing as a Cook/Chef: working with the Head Chef to deliver our Lunch-time service, ensuring the kitchen is clean, safe, well-stocked and compliant with food safety rules.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Occasionally leading the kitchen in the Lead Cook/Chef’s absence

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

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• 25 days (pro rata) of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Flexibility for volunteering, health screening, and wellbeing activites
• Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team
• Wellbeing support including sick pay, critical illness cover, cash plan, and 24/7 confidential EAP/counselling

Who are Wales & West Housing (WWH)?

We are a leading housing provider in Wales, providing affordable homes and services to more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties. We employ over 450 staff at WWH and over 190 staff in Cambria. We are a multi award-winning organisation, recognised as a 3* World Class Best Company and Investors In People Platinum. Find out more about us on our website.

Want to find out more?

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact James Triggs on 07584 089363 or via email [e-mail], Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

To Apply

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 at [e-mail]. 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

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