Cook

Overview

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team. Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Cook

Location: Sunderland, Silksworth

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week, 1 in 3 weekends worked

Pay rate: £12.40

• You'll create healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect the needs and dietary preferences of residents.
• Maintain a system of effective stock rotation and control to manage catering costs within the agreed budget.
• Ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment and report any defects to management. Adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules in accordance with Environmental Health standards and keep the kitchen and store areas clean and hygienic.
• Use all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements; keep COSHH assessments under review. Participate in and supervise the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.

• You’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, and a track record of demonstrable experience cooking varied, healthy and safe meals for large groups.
• You’ll have excellent communication skills and work well in a team.
• Be methodical and highly organised; keep the kitchen and equipment clean and tidy with an effective stock rotation system.

• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Overtime pay option with Dayforce Wallet
• Reimbursement of healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life assurance
• Pay progression within the role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Support for independent accreditation as a menopause-friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

Please note:

this role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and a basic DBS check (cost covered by Abbeyfield). You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.