Wales & West Housing
Cook/Chef - Cogydd
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The Opportunity
We are looking for a Cook/Chef with a passion for fresh, home cooked food to join our friendly team at Llys Glan yr Afon Extra Care Scheme in Newtown. This role is perfect for someone with experience in care, extra care, or contract catering, using fresh ingredients, who enjoys producing nutritious meals in a calm, well organised kitchen.
This part-time role offering 22.5 hours per week, working 3 shifts per week, 8am - 4pm – this part-time role gives you genuine work-life balance and every other weekend off while still doing what you love.
If you enjoy meaningful work, daytime hours, and being part of a supportive team that makes a real difference for residents, we would love to hear from you.
The rate of pay for this role is £14.30 per hour.
What will you be doing?
As a Cook/Chef, You Will
- Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals and desserts each day
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, well-organised kitchen
- Support residents with dietary needs and preferences
- Work alongside the Lead Cook/Chef and occasionally step in to lead the kitchen
- Contribute to a warm, friendly environment centred on resident wellbeing
What’s in it for you?
- Daytime shifts only – no late nights or split shifts
- Regular weekends off thanks to our alternate-weekend rota
- Opportunities to pick up extra shifts across WWH schemes
- Supportive team culture
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), rising with service
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
- Wellbeing package including:
- Critical illness cover
- Cash plan for everyday healthcare
- Sick pay scheme
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Training, feedback, and support to develop at your pace
- A stable, values-led organisation with an excellent reputation
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Who are Wales & West Housing (WWH)?
We are one of the leading housing providers in Wales; providing affordable homes and services to more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties across Wales. We formed a Group company in 2011, to include Cambria Maintenance Ltd. We employ over 450 staff at WWH and over 190 staff in Cambria, making us a major Welsh employer.
We are proud to be a multi award-winning organisation, recognised as a 3* World Class Best Company and Investors In People Platinum - the first in Wales. 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 James.Triggs@wwha.co.uk Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
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To Apply
Please apply by clicking the blue button below and uploading your CV.
Applications are being accepted via our online application process only, unless a disability makes this more difficult. If this is the case or you require any more information about the application process, please contact the Martina from the Recruitment Team on 07970675480 or hr.recruitment@wwha.co.uk.
We are keen to fill this role as soon as we find the right person, so we may close the advert early if we receive enough strong applications. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to our safeguarding responsibilities.
Closing date: Monday, 24th August 2026
Assessment date: TBC
Whether you’re in Newtown or based in nearby North Wales communities, we would love to hear from you!
Candidates searching for roles such as Cook, Chef, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Assistant, Care Home Cook, Extra Care Chef, Residential Chef, Community Chef, Senior Cook, Lead Chef, Chef Manager, Cook Supervisor may find this opportunity a great fit.
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