Cook and Resident Support

Abbeyfield; Bourton-on-the-Water; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook and Resident Support team member to join their community-focused environment. This rewarding role involves preparing home-cooked meals for residents and providing essential support to enhance their wellbeing. With a commitment to employee growth and a range of benefits, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older individuals. If you are passionate about cooking and customer service, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive induction and career development

Medicash support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

£500 refer-a-friend scheme

Life assurance

Company pension

Occupational sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Confidence in cooking and serving meals to residents.
• Strong organizational skills to manage various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wholesome, home-cooked meals for residents.
• Provide support and assistance with general wellbeing.

Skills

Cooking for up to 9 people

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

22 April 2025

Role: Cook and Resident Support

Location: Bourton-on-the-Water

Contract: 16 hrs p/w (Monday and Tuesday 09:00-18:00)

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to tackling housing challenges and ensuring that older people have a place to call home within a caring community, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who would be interested in joining our organisation, to support our Sheltered Housing property in Bourton on the Water. If you are looking for a rewarding role to fit around you, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.

You can never underestimate the power a friendly face and a home cooked meal has on someone’s day. This is a varied role, with resident wellbeing at the forefront of what we do.

What We’re Looking For:

• Confidence in cooking for up to 9 people
• Strong organizational skills, ready to handle a variety of tasks
• Excellent customer service skills with a genuine understanding of the needs of older people
• Basic computer skills (Outlook and Excel experience is a plus, but full training will be provided)

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

At Abbeyfield, our goal is to create a warm, community-focused environment where residents feel valued and respected. As a Cook and Resident Support team member, you’ll ensure that residents enjoy wholesome, home-cooked meals while also being a friendly face they can turn to for support. You’ll also assist with general wellbeing, handle any issues that arise, and escalate them when needed.

Basic computer and budget management skills are helpful, but full support and training will be provided by our welcoming team.

Why Join Abbeyfield?

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

• Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service, plus public holidays.
• Growth & Development: Comprehensive induction and career development opportunities.
• Competitive Pay: Benchmark-based and with progression opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash support, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym membership.
• Financial Rewards: £500 refer-a-friend scheme, life assurance, and company pension.
• Exclusive Discounts: BenefitHub and Blue Light Card discounts for social care sector workers.
• Additional Perks: Occupational sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

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.