Compassionate Cook for Senior Living — Bank Hours

Abbeyfield Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Pay progression within role

Blue Light Card discounts

Menopause-friendly accreditation

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the team at Lee House in Wimbledon. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for residents, with bank hours offered on an ad hoc basis.

A Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain one) is required, along with experience cooking for large groups and good literacy for records. You will work as part of a small team, ensuring meals meet nutritional needs and dietary requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene or willingness to obtain one within three months.
• Experience cooking varied, healthy and safe meals for large groups (12–20) on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with people; good reading/writing skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, considering dietary preferences or requirements (e.g. diabetes).
• Create healthy balanced menus in consultation with residents and staff.
• Ensure safe stock rotation and maintain stock records for audits.
• Operate and maintain catering equipment safely and report defects to management.
• Keep kitchen and store areas clean and in line with Environmental Health standards; ensure COSHH assessments are reviewed.

Skills

Food hygiene certificate

Cooking for large groups

Teamwork

Reading and writing skills

Education

Certificate in Food Hygiene

Tools

Catering equipment

Job description

Abbeyfield Living Society is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the team at Lee House in Wimbledon. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for residents, with bank hours offered on an ad hoc basis.

A Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain one) is required, along with experience cooking for large groups and good literacy for records. You will work as part of a small team, ensuring meals meet nutritional needs and dietary requirements.