Cook

Location: Girton
Contract: 30 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Hourly Rate: £12.85

Abbeyfield is excited to announce a rare opportunity to join our team as we relaunch the Whispers Restaurant. This is an exciting position for a Cook eager to make their mark in a collaborative environment, supported by our new management team. Working alongside the Chef, you will be part of a dedicated kitchen team delivering high-quality food while maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen that ensures our customers keep coming back for more.

Located within Abbeyfield's Girton Green service, the Whispers Restaurant features a diverse menu that includes tea/coffee, homemade bakes, light bites, a seasonal lunch menu, a weekly fish & chips service, and a traditional roast dinner every Sunday—all open to both our Abbeyfield residents and the local community.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Efficient and diligent in their work, with a strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within the kitchen team.
• Passionate about creating innovative dishes that bring people together.
• Knowledgeable in all Health and Safety standards, including COSHH, EOH, and HACCP legislation.
• Able to support and guide the kitchen staff team to help them achieve their best.

Pay & Benefits:

At Abbeyfield, we recognize and reward our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• 25 days of paid leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service, plus bank/public holidays.
• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually, with pay progression based on skills and contributions.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Medicash - Assistance with medical expenses.
• BenefitHub - Savings on hundreds of brands.
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme.
• Life assurance and occupational sick pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance program.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Blue Light Card - Discounts for workers in the social care sector.

If you’re seeking a fresh challenge and want to be part of creating a vibrant and welcoming dining experience in the charming village of Girton, we want to hear from you!

Please Note: This role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and a Standard 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.