Cook and Resident Support

TN United Kingdom; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Cook and Resident Support to enhance the lives of older residents. In this role, you will create a warm and inviting atmosphere by preparing delicious home-cooked meals while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and a focus on work/life balance. You'll be part of a team that values excellent customer service and the importance of community, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Child Care Vouchers

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Medical cashback scheme

Occupational sick pay

Menopause Friendly accredited workplace

Pay progression

Refer a colleague scheme

Supportive leadership

Learning and career development opportunities

Eligibility for a Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for up to 14 people is essential.
• Basic computer skills are beneficial; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents' wellbeing and safety as the first point of contact.
• Provide friendly service and home-cooked meals in a clean environment.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

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Role:

Cook and Resident Support

Location:

Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth

About Abbeyfield

Abbeyfield is looking for someone with the following skills:

• Confidently cook for up to 14 people.
• Optional overtime when cover is required.
• Organised and adaptable to various situations.
• Understand the importance of excellent customer service and the needs of older people.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Outlook and Excel is beneficial, training will be provided.

What we offer

• Great work/life balance and job satisfaction.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Opportunity to earn £500 via our 'refer a colleague' scheme.
• Menopause Friendly accredited workplace.
• Pay progression within the role.
• Child Care Vouchers.
• Supportive leadership with learning and career development opportunities.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service.
• Medical cashback scheme for health expenses.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card with savings.

About the role

Our goal is to create a community where residents feel empowered, safe, and respected. Our staff provide friendly service, ensuring residents enjoy home-cooked meals in a clean, warm environment, allowing them to live comfortably and peacefully.

You will ensure residents' wellbeing and safety, acting as the first point of contact for issues, investigating, and escalating when necessary. Budget management and basic computer skills are advantageous, but full training and support will be provided.

Additional information

This role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and a Standard DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by Abbeyfield. You may need to disclose any convictions; failure to do so may result in employment being revoked.