At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, healthy meals for residents while managing kitchen operations.
- Company: Join Abbeyfield Living Society, a leader in care for older people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and great perks like gym discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and instant access to overtime pay.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Food Hygiene Certificate and experience cooking for large groups required.
The predicted salary is between 13.64 - 13.64 £ per hour.
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.
We are now looking for a Cook to join our team at Pratt House. Pratt House is a 29-bedded residential home, set in a quiet location in Amersham, offering support to our residents.
Role: Cook
Location: Pratt House, Quill Hall Lane, Amersham, HP6 6LU.
Pay: £13.35 - £13.64 per hour.
Hours: 36 hours per week. 09.30‑18.00, including alternate weekend shifts.
The Role of a Cook:
- Develop, in consultation with residents, healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect their needs and preferences.
- Plan, prepare and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, taking into account personal preferences or recognised dietary requirements.
- Regularly seek feedback to monitor satisfaction with the menu and quality of the food provided.
- Maintain a system of effective stock rotation and control to manage catering costs within the agreed catering budget.
- Oversee safe and proper use of catering equipment.
- Champion kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules to ensure cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
- Oversee the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
- Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays.
- Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash.
- Life Assurance.
- Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Company pension.
- Discounted gym membership.
- An employee assistance programme.
- Shop and save vouchers.
- Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.
About You:
- You’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, and a track record of demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy and safe meals to large groups on a regular basis.
- You’ll be able to manage resources, planning rotas in advance to ensure continuity of the catering service.
- Be methodical and highly organised; the kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
