Cook - bank

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 job involves menu planning, understanding dietary needs, and managing the kitchen's day-to-day operations.

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 cook at Agincare, you will be responsible for menu planning, ensuring dietary needs are met, and managing the kitchen's operations. The company offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

About us

Agincare is a family‑run business that has been caring for 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 and nursing homes, home‑care branches, extra‑care schemes, supported living properties, and live‑in offices.

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.

• Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare

• £12.75 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• 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.
• Please note that this is a bank contract

• 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

We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's 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

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work and 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.