Cook
Role: 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.
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Other details
- Job Family Catering
- Job Function 1. Operations
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate £12.58
- Max Hiring Rate £12.85
- Girton, Cambridge, UK