Cook & Resident Support

TN United Kingdom; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook and Resident Support to enhance the lives of residents in a warm and supportive environment. This role involves preparing home-cooked meals for up to 12 individuals, ensuring their safety and wellbeing, and providing excellent customer service. The company values a great work/life balance and offers numerous perks, including a referral bonus scheme and opportunities for career development. Join a team dedicated to creating a community where residents feel empowered and respected, with full training and support provided.

Benefits

Referral bonus scheme (£500)

Menopause Friendly workplace

Pay progression opportunities

Child Care Vouchers

Supportive leadership

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Medical cashback scheme

Occupational sick pay

Blue Light card discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to cook for up to 12 people confidently.
• Understanding of customer service needs for older people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents' wellbeing and safety.
• Act as the first point of contact for issues.

Skills

Cooking for groups

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

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Cook & Resident Support

Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria

Req #: 392 | Date: 19 August 2024

Role:

Cook and Resident Support

Location:

Cockermouth, Cumbria

Rota:

24 hours per week, 09:00 - 18:00, includes alternating weekends

Pay Rate:

£ - £

Skills and Requirements:

• Confidently cook for up to 12 people
• Available for alternating weekends (overtime available)
• Organized and adaptable
• Understanding of great customer service and the 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
• Referral bonus scheme (£500)
• Menopause Friendly workplace
• Pay progression opportunities
• Child Care Vouchers
• Supportive leadership and career development
• Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service
• Medical cashback scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Blue Light card discounts

About the Role:

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

You will ensure residents' wellbeing and safety, act as the first point of contact for issues, and assist with budget management. Full support and training will be provided.

Please note: eligibility to work in the UK, two employment references, and a DBS check are required. The cost of the DBS will be covered by Abbeyfield. Disclosure of convictions is necessary; failure to do so may result in employment withdrawal.

Other Details:

• Job Family: Housing & Independent Living
• Job Function: Operations
• Pay Type: Salary
• Location: Cockermouth, CA13, UK