Job summary
The role of a chef/cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with the team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. The deputy chef position involves menu planning, understanding dietary needs, and managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? As a deputy chef, you will be responsible for menu planning, collaborating with the home manager and residents, ensuring dietary needs are met, and managing the kitchen operations. Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring for people since 1986 and is one of the UK's largest care providers.
About us
Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, they are one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow, with over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.60 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Agincare Homes Holdings
Southwark
SE8 5DN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements?
The role of a chef/cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.
Where you'll be working
* Click here to view the care home:
* Care Quality Commission rating - Good
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £14.60 per hour
* Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
* Outstanding career development
* Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
* Blue Light discount package
* Company pension scheme
* On demand pay
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
* A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen
* Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
* This is a full time role working 36 hours per week
A day in the life of a Cook
* Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity.
* Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.
* Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards
About Agincare
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements?
The role of a chef/cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.
Where you'll be working
* Click here to view the care home:
* Care Quality Commission rating - Good
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £14.60 per hour
* Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
* Outstanding career development
* Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
* Blue Light discount package
* Company pension scheme
* On demand pay
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
* A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen
* Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
* This is a full time role working 36 hours per week
A day in the life of a Cook
* Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity.
* Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.
* Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards
About Agincare
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, a background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, a background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Southwark
SE8 5DN
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Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Southwark
SE8 5DN
Employer's website
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