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
Work Location: In person