Cook

Abbeyfield Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days paid leave Pro Rata

Comprehensive induction

Dayforce Wallet for early pay

Medicash healthcare reimbursement

Life Assurance

Pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Cook to prepare healthy meals for residents at Hale Court. You will plan menus, monitor stock rotation, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

The role requires a Food Hygiene certificate and strong teamwork, with a permanent contract and 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene.
• Experience cooking varied, healthy meals for large groups.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create healthy balanced menus reflecting residents' needs.
• Maintain stock rotation and manage catering costs.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and hygiene standards.
• Complete food safety records and COSHH compliance.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values –Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a Cook to join our team at Hale Court.

Role:Cook
Location: Hale Court, 7 Culverden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9QX
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 15 hrs p/w - Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9.30-14.30 Tuesday Saturday, Sunday 9.30 - 14.30.
Pay rate: 12.71p/h - £12.77p/h

This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our organisation, to support our Independent Living property.

The Role of a Cook:

• You'll create healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect the needs and dietary preferences of residents.
• Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount, and by doing so, you will manage catering costs within the agreed catering budget.
• You will also ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment and report any defects to management. It is also important that you adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules in accordance with Environmental Health standards and keep the kitchen and store areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements is key, as is the need to keep all COSHH assessments under review. You will also participate in and supervise the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.

About You

• As a Cook, you’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, and a track record of demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy and safe meals to large groups on a regular basis.
• You’ll have excellent communication skills and work well in a team.
• Be methodical and highly organised; your kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.

Why Join Abbeyfield Living Society?

We’re committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 31 days paid leave Pro Rata, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction

• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday.
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance

• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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