Cook & Resident Support

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook and Resident Support to enhance the lives of older adults. This role involves preparing meals for residents while ensuring their wellbeing and safety in a supportive environment. With a focus on community and care, you will play a vital part in creating a warm atmosphere where residents can thrive. Enjoy a competitive salary, a great work/life balance, and numerous perks including opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for cooking, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great work/life balance

Competitive pay rates

Refer a colleague scheme

Menopause Friendly workplace

Pay progression opportunities

Child Care Vouchers

Supportive leadership

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Medical cashback scheme

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Ability to cook for up to 14 people and ensure residents' wellbeing.
• Organised and adaptable to changing situations with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and home-cooked meals in a clean environment.
• Act as the first point of contact for residents' issues and escalate concerns.

Skills

Cooking for groups

Organisational skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Cook & Resident Support

Location:

Loughborough Rd, Quorn, UK

Role:

Cook and Resident Support

Contract:

28 hours per week (09:00-18:00, working alternating weekends)

Hourly Rate:

££

Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to confidentially cook for up to 14 people
• Organised and adaptable to changing situations
• Understanding of great customer service and the needs of older adults
• Basic computer skills (experience with Outlook and Excel beneficial; training provided)

What Abbeyfield Offers:

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

About the Role:

Our aim at Abbeyfield 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, enabling them to enjoy their later years comfortably and peacefully.

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

Additional Requirements:

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. Disclosure of any convictions is necessary; failure to do so may result in employment revocation.

Other Details:

• Job Family: Housing & Independent Living
• Job Function: Operations
• Pay Type: Salary
• Location: Loughborough Rd, Quorn, UK

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Created on 24/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom