Lead Cook/Chef - Cogydd Arweiniol
Wales & West Housing
Lead Cook/Chef managing lunchtime-only catering, staff, menus and compliance at an Extra Care Scheme.
11 days ago ago
£29,157 - £32,091
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Mold, Wales, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Affordable Housing
Housing Management
Construction Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Housing
Community Services
Affordable Homes
Property Management
Role
What you would be doing
menu planning
operations management
stakeholder relations
kitchen leadership
quality monitoring
- Create varied menus that cater to residents’ preferences, nutritional needs, and special dietary requirements.
- Manage daily operations, including staffing, stock ordering, and compliance with food safety and health regulations.
- Build strong relationships with residents, catering teams, and Extra Care Managers to ensure a seamless service.
- Lead the kitchen in delivering a lunchtime-only service using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
- Monitor service quality, respond to feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
What you bring
cooking
baking
dessert
fresh food
communication
leadership
- Skills: Excellent cooking skills, including baking, and dessert making
- Proven experience as a Cook/Chef working with fresh food.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent cooking skills, including baking and dessert preparation.
- Communication: Excellent relationship-building and communication skills to liaise effectively with catering teams, scheme managers and residents.
- Previous experience supervising staff or leading a team.
- Experience: A proven track record as a Cook/Chef working with fresh food.
- You will start with 25 days of annual leave, which increases to 30 days with length of service. You’ll also have the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rata), plus additional time off for volunteering, health screening, and other wellbeing activities—giving you the freedom to balance work with what matters most to you.
- £29,157 - £32,091 per annum
- Defined Contribution pension, including 3x death in service life insurance cover
- Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team.
- Regular weekends off – perfect for spending quality time with family, relaxing, or pursuing your hobbies. Real work life balance!
- Access to comprehensive wellbeing support, including a generous sick pay scheme, critical illness cover, and a cash plan benefit to help with everyday healthcare costs. Plus, you’ll have 24/7 access to a confidential employee assistance and counselling service, offering practical advice and emotional support whenever you need it.
- Daytime shifts only – no late nights or split shifts, giving you time to enjoy your evenings and maintain a healthy routine.
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Interview process
- application submission by 14 nov 2025
- assessment on 17 nov 2025
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Security clearance- successful candidates must undergo a dbs check
Company
Overview
- Founded with a mission to address the housing needs of local communities across Wales.
- Focused on creating high-quality, affordable homes that help build sustainable, thriving communities.
- Operates with a commitment to providing well-maintained, safe, and energy-efficient properties.
- Develops residential projects that prioritize environmental and social impact while delivering exceptional value.
- Works on regeneration and community development projects, enhancing local areas through partnerships.
- Experienced in large-scale construction projects and residential developments, including both new builds and refurbishments.
- Dedicated to offering housing options for various needs, from young professionals to families and the elderly.
- Strives to ensure every project has a lasting positive impact on residents and the surrounding environment.
- We care about our customers and work to understand their needs.
- We value diversity, equality, and inclusion in all that we do.
- We believe in accountability and integrity.
- We work together as one team to deliver great service.
- We are committed to being innovative and improving continuously.
- We act responsibly and are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities.
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across housing stock and operations.
- They are focused on reducing carbon emissions from housing stock and operations.
- The organization is implementing sustainable construction practices and eco-friendly designs.
- Energy-efficient measures are integrated into new developments, including the use of renewable energy technologies.
- They actively track and monitor energy usage to reduce consumption across properties.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.
- Aim to achieve a gender-balanced leadership team and workforce.
- Track gender diversity with a goal to increase the proportion of women in senior roles.
- Implement training programs to promote an inclusive workplace culture.
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