Cook

LOCATION: RICHARD NEWCOMBE COURT

HOURS: 22.75 hours per week, 8.00am to 2.30pm over a rota pattern, including alternate weekends

£14.67 per hour

We are looking for a Cook to join our friendly team at Richard Newcombe Court, Cambridge. (CQC rated Good)

Prepare excellent quality, nutritionally balanced meals, using fresh in season produce whenever possible, and ensuring attractive presentation for our tenants.

To assist the Care and Support Manager with menu planning, providing choice and catering for special diets as required. To encourage our tenants to discuss daily menus where appropriate and to be flexible according to their needs.

Supervise, give on the job training and delegate to the Catering Assistant, promoting high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, safety and efficiency.

To keep all necessary records in order to comply with Environmental Health Regulations, including the recording of food temperatures on delivery.

• Catering experience to NVQ level

• A genuine desire to make a positive contribution from day one.

• Able to plan and organise own workload to the highest standard

• Ability to carry out and complete routine work quickly and effectively

• Ability to identify the needs of older people

• A friendly, committed, flexible team player, who adopts a practical approach to achieve the required results.

• Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)

• Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Financial wellbeing hub - access to advice and support from experts, whether you're budgeting, interested in investing or retirement planning

• Refurbished Tech - access to the latest models at affordable prices, with a 12-month warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.

• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)

• One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice

• 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service

• Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)

• Company sick pay

• 58p per mile business mileage allowance

• Refer a friend scheme (£250)

• Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Flexible Working Policy

• Full induction

• Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off

• Free DBS (for relevant posts)

• Free onsite/nearby parking

• Blue Light Card

• Selling annual leave

• Recruitment and retention payment of of £150 after completion of 6 months’ successful probationary period and £100 on completion of a further 6 months’ continuous service

Richard Newcombe Court (CQC rated Good) is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individuals lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Samantha Argent, Care and Support Manager on 01223 352135.

Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process.

PLEASE NOTE UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP

Closing date Midnight 15th November 2026

Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.

Our Purpose

We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.