Head Chef


Company:	Hartford Care
Salary:	£16.10 to £16.10 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LL13 9NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Chef – Care Home - Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our friendly care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills in a role where your work truly matters — improving the wellbeing and happiness of our residents every single day - with no late nights or split shifts.

Location: Rhosyn Melyn Care Home: Wrexham

Hours: Full-time - 36 hours per week (includes alternate weekend working)

Your Role:

Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents

Cater for dietary needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements)

Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety

Manage stock and minimise waste

Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience

What we’re looking for:

Previous Chef experience

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)

Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Why join us?

No out-of-hours working – no late nights or unsociable hours

Consistent daytime shifts for a great work-life balance

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday + pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Ongoing training & development opportunities

Supportive, friendly working environment

Enjoy a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food — without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.

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