Cook and Housekeeper

Cook and Resident Support – Abbeyfield Living Society

Location:

Sherbourne

Hourly Rate: £13.21

Contract:

Permanent, 16 hrs per week

Rota:
Week 1:
Tuesday & Thursday 9 – 6, Week 2:
Saturday & Sunday 9 – 6

We’re looking for a dedicated cook with a passion for caring for older people. Bring warmth and a user‑friendly approach to the kitchen.

• Confidence in cooking for up to 9 people
• Strong organisational skills, able 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 familiarity is a plus, but full training will be provided)

• Prepare wholesome, home‑cooked meals for residents and ensure they enjoy them.
• Serve as a friendly face and support residents in their daily wellbeing.
• Assist with general wellbeing tasks, handle any issues that arise, and escalated as necessary.
• Basic computer and budget management skills are helpful, but training will be provided.

• Up to 31 days paid leave pro‑rata, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Dayforce Wallet use for instant pay access
• Medicash claim back healthcare expenses
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Menopause friendly accreditation resource
• Blue Light Card discounts

Eligibility and Background Checks

This role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check. The cost of the DBS check will be met by Abbeyfield. Candidates may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in revocation of offer.

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.