Cook

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, UK

Posted Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 00:00 Expires Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 23:59

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 Hale Court.

This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our organisation, to support our Independent Living property.

The Role of a Cook:

• You'll create healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect the needs and dietary preferences of residents.
• Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount, and by doing so, you will manage catering costs within the agreed catering budget.
• You will also ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment and report any defects to management. It is also important that you adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules in accordance with Environmental Health standards and keep the kitchen and store areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements is key, as is the need to keep all COSHH assessments under review. You will also participate in and supervise the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.

About You

• As a Cook, 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 have excellent communication skills and work well in a team.
• Be methodical and highly organised; your kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.

Why Join Abbeyfield Living Society?

We're committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 31 days paid leave Pro Rata, including bank/public holidays
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday.
• 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
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic 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.

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.

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, UK