Compassionate Cook & Housekeeper for Elder Care Home

Abbeyfield Group; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days paid leave

Comprehensive induction

Dayforce Wallet pay

Medicash

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Occupational sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Menopause-friendly accreditation

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Sherbourne seeks a Housekeeper and Cook to provide nutritious, home‑cooked meals and a friendly, supportive presence for older residents. The role includes caring for wellbeing, handling issues as they arise, and assisting with budgeting and basic admin while offering full training.

You will work in Abbeyfield House, Coldharbour, Sherbourne, Dorset, on a permanent, on‑site basis and participate in a rotating schedule with two weeks of shifts.

Qualifications

• Cook for up to nine residents with attention to nutrition and comfort.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently.
• Deliver excellent customer service with empathy for older people.
• Basic computer skills; Outlook and Excel experience is a plus with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide wholesome, home‑cooked meals for residents.
• Be a friendly face and support residents with wellbeing.
• Assist with general wellbeing and handle arising issues; assist with budget management.

Skills

Cooking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Abbeyfield Living Society in Sherbourne seeks a Housekeeper and Cook to provide nutritious, home‑cooked meals and a friendly, supportive presence for older residents. The role includes caring for wellbeing, handling issues as they arise, and assisting with budgeting and basic admin while offering full training.

You will work in Abbeyfield House, Coldharbour, Sherbourne, Dorset, on a permanent, on‑site basis and participate in a rotating schedule with two weeks of shifts.