About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3724
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Part Time
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Location:
Llanelli
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Grade:
Grade D +8%
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Salary:
£27,630 - £28,515
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£14.32 - £14.78
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Contract Hours
28hrs
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Come and join our team
Do you enjoy cooking good, home-cooked meals that make a real difference to people's lives?
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised Cook to join our small residential respite home supporting adults with learning disabilities.
This is a rewarding role where you'll work independently in our kitchen, planning and preparing nutritious meals for up to eight residents. You'll have the opportunity to get to know the people we support and help create a welcoming, homely environment through great food.
What you'll be doing:
Planning and preparing healthy, varied meals and snacks.
Catering for individual dietary needs, preferences and allergies.
Managing stock, placing orders and maintaining kitchen records.
Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
Working within food safety regulations and company policies.
Managing your kitchen independently and taking pride in your work.
What we're looking for:
Experience of cooking in a professional kitchen, care setting, school, café or similar environment.
Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling.
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
A positive, caring and professional attitude.
Reliable, organised and able to plan ahead.
Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
What we offer:
A friendly and supportive team.
A fully refurbished modern kitchen where you can work independently.
The chance to make a genuine difference to the people we support.
Ongoing training and development.
Competitive pay.
Pension scheme.
Annual leave entitlement.
A rewarding role within a respected care service.
Why join us?
Food is an important part of life in our home. The meals you prepare won't just provide nutrition – they'll bring comfort, enjoyment and help create positive experiences for the people we support. If you're passionate about cooking and want a role where your work is truly appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in becoming part of our team?
Contact Jill Cowdry or Craig Thomas on 01554742555
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Job Description:
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Expected date of interview:
16 September 2026
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DBS level:
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
10/09/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Anonymous Recruitment
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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