Cook – Danygraig Care Home
Location: Porthcawl, CF36 5SR
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Shifts: 08:00–14:00 or 10:00–18:00, on a rota (includes weekends & bank holidays)
Cook with Care – Make Mealtimes Special
We're looking for a dedicated and reliable Cook to join our team at Danygraig Care Home. If you enjoy preparing hearty, home-cooked meals and want a role where your work really makes a difference, this could be the perfect fit.
About Danygraig
Danygraig is a 48-bed residential care home set in a Grade II listed building overlooking the Bristol Channel. We provide high-quality care for adults living with dementia and mental health conditions in a welcoming, supportive environment where residents feel at home.
Your Role
As our Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing tasty and nutritious meals for our residents, catering to a range of dietary needs while keeping mealtimes enjoyable and homely.
Key duties include:
* Preparing daily home-cooked meals, desserts, cakes, and pastries
* Working within set menus while adapting to residents' preferences and needs
* Ensuring meals are safe and appropriate for dietary requirements (allergen awareness essential)
* Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety in the kitchen
* Managing stock efficiently
* Being flexible and willing to cover overtime when needed
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a care home, school, or catering environment (preferred)
Knowledge of food hygiene and dietary needs (Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate desirable)
Ability to cook wholesome, home-style meals with attention to detail
Organised, reliable, and able to work on your own initiative
Flexible to work a rota including weekends and bank holidays
Why Join Us?
Permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week)
Competitive hourly rate of £12.30
Supportive and welcoming care home environment
A role where your cooking truly makes a difference to daily life
Apply Now
If you're passionate about good food and want to use your skills to bring comfort and care to others, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the friendly team at Danygraig Care Home.
Please note that at this point, My Choice Healthcare is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you a minimum of 6 month experience working in the same role or similar setting?
* Do you have a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle?
* Do you currently/will require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person