Cook

Boulot; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in the UK is seeking a Cook Specialist to prepare nutritious meals for vulnerable adults in a residential setting. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as menu planning, maintaining hygiene standards, and collaborating with support staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, food hygiene certification, and strong communication skills. Looking for a passionate individual to make a real difference in the lives of residents. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Early access to monthly earnings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Health & Wellbeing Scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable or a willingness to train.
• NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Catering or Hospitality is desirable but not essential.
• Home cooks experienced in cooking large meals will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook well-prepared meals while maintaining cleanliness.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals including special diets.
• Manage stock ordering and budget, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Meal planning and preparation

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Strong communication skills

Record-keeping skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Catering or Hospitality

Job description

Position: Cook Specialist Services

Job Location: Ammanford, SA18

Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours per week

Base Salary: £12.53 per hour

Essentials

We are seeking an experienced Cook to work in our Specialist Residential Support Service [Name] in [Location]. In this role, you will prepare and cook well‑prepared meals while maintaining a clean and organized food preparation area. You will have experience in meal planning and preparation as well as a knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Experience in busy kitchen environments and strong communication and record‑keeping skills are an advantage.

Qualifications

A Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable or a willingness to train. An NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Catering or Hospitality is also desirable but not essential. We will consider home cooks experienced in cooking large meals.

Benefits

• Early access to a proportion of monthly earnings
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Free DBS check
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Scheme (after 6 months' service)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme

Full job description

Join our passionate team at M&D Care as a Cook in our specialist residential service, and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and the quality of their environment. At M&D Care, we support individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental conditions across South and West Wales. As Cook, you'll work Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) with occasional weekends. You'll plan and prepare nutritious meals, including special diets, ensuring residents' individual needs and preferences are met. You'll maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control. Responsibilities include menu planning, stock ordering, budget management, and kitchen cleanliness. You'll collaborate with support staff to align meals with care plans and engage with residents to promote enjoyable, healthy eating experiences.

M&D Care are an established family‑oriented business, which is run by a passionate team of professionals who deliver specialist, complex and bespoke care services throughout Southwest Wales for people with Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health needs. We believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to succeed and to achieve their goals and aspirations in life however big or small these may be.