Part-time Cook in Residential Care Home
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | CF40 2TU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Taliesin Residential Home Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CKPT060325 |
Summary
Job Overview:
14 hours per week including every other weekend.
We are seeking a skilled Cook to plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food provided is fresh and within budget. Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.
Responsibilities:
Cooking of well-balanced meals and beverages of high quality incorporating cultural and dietary needs.
Working closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences.
Working as part of a team
Maintaining accurate records as required by the care home including stock control, food orders, sickness reporting, completion of timesheets, productivity levels, weekly catering records and all other documents as required for audit purposes.
Maintain a high standard of of hygiene and cleanliness at all times
Requirements:
Basic Food Hygiene Training NVQ Level 1 or equivalent (essential)
Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, preferably within a care setting
Ability to maintain records as required, both verbal and written
Detailed knowledge of good hygiene practices
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families and colleagues
Spoken English language skills
TALIESIN RESIDENTIAL HOME VALUES:
• Every one of us makes a difference
• Residents are at the heart of everything we do
• Together we make things better
Specialising in residential care for the elderly, Taliesin opened in 1990. With a focus of creating a comfortable, homely environment for all of our 18 residents, our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.
Taliesin is situated centrally in the heart of Tonypandy and the home is located next to the high street, river and train station. This enables variety for activities for residents and easy access to the home for staff. Taliesin has a lovely garden and residents are encouraged to use the shared space as their own home.
14 hours per week including every other weekend.
We are seeking a skilled Cook to plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food provided is fresh and within budget. Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.
Responsibilities:
Cooking of well-balanced meals and beverages of high quality incorporating cultural and dietary needs.
Working closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences.
Working as part of a team
Maintaining accurate records as required by the care home including stock control, food orders, sickness reporting, completion of timesheets, productivity levels, weekly catering records and all other documents as required for audit purposes.
Maintain a high standard of of hygiene and cleanliness at all times
Requirements:
Basic Food Hygiene Training NVQ Level 1 or equivalent (essential)
Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, preferably within a care setting
Ability to maintain records as required, both verbal and written
Detailed knowledge of good hygiene practices
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families and colleagues
Spoken English language skills
TALIESIN RESIDENTIAL HOME VALUES:
• Every one of us makes a difference
• Residents are at the heart of everything we do
• Together we make things better
Specialising in residential care for the elderly, Taliesin opened in 1990. With a focus of creating a comfortable, homely environment for all of our 18 residents, our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.
Taliesin is situated centrally in the heart of Tonypandy and the home is located next to the high street, river and train station. This enables variety for activities for residents and easy access to the home for staff. Taliesin has a lovely garden and residents are encouraged to use the shared space as their own home.