Cook and Resident Support

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Cook and Resident Support to join their team in Newport. This role is crucial in creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents, ensuring their wellbeing through home-cooked meals and attentive service. You will be part of a supportive team that values work-life balance and job satisfaction, with opportunities for personal development and career progression. If you are organized, adaptable, and passionate about providing excellent service to older people, this position offers a rewarding experience in a community-focused setting.

Benefits

Great work/life balance

Competitive pay rates

Refer a colleague scheme

Menopause Friendly workplace

Pay progression

Child Care Vouchers

Learning and career development

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Medical cashback scheme

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Confidently cook for up to 9 people and provide excellent customer service.
• Basic computer skills are beneficial; training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking for groups

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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Cook and Resident Support

Location: Newport, IOW

Req #: 290 | Date: 02 August 2024

Role:

Cook and Resident Support

Details:

• Location: Newport PO30, UK
• Rota: 09:00 - 14:00, alternating Saturday and Sunday
• Pay Rate: £ - £

Skills and Requirements:

• Confidently cook for up to 9 people
• Available for alternating weekends (overtime available)
• Organised and adaptable to various situations
• Understanding of great customer service and needs of older people
• Basic computer skills; experience with Outlook and Excel beneficial (training provided)

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

What Abbeyfield Offers:

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

About the Role:

At Abbeyfield, we aim to create a community where residents feel empowered, safe, and respected. Our staff provide friendly, home-cooked meals in a clean, warm environment, ensuring residents enjoy their later years in comfort and peace of mind.

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

Please note: This role requires UK eligibility to work, two references, and a standard DBS check (cost covered by Abbeyfield). Disclosing any convictions is necessary; failure to do so may revoke employment offers.

Other Details:

• Job Family: Housing & Independent Living
• Job Function: Operations
• Pay Type: Salary
• Location: Newport PO30, UK