Job summary
This role as a Bank Chef with Agincare presents a unique opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, where you can learn new skills and deliver great food to those in need. With a focus on catering and managing dietary requirements, you will be an integral part of the team, ensuring a high quality of life for the residents in our care homes.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Chef with Agincare, you will be responsible for menu planning, understanding dietary needs, and managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. You will collaborate with the home manager and residents to develop and implement menu ideas, ensuring that specific nutritional and dietary requirements are met. Additionally, you will be the main point of contact for the kitchen, responsible for stock management and maintaining high hygiene standards.
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, with over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and providing equal opportunities for all.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
Job locations
Agincare Homes Holdings
Wimborne
BH21 6RD
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 bank chef 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:
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £15.00 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
* As this is a bank role you must have the flexibility to work day and weekend shifts as and when required
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
WIMSP
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 bank chef 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:
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £15.00 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
* As this is a bank role you must have the flexibility to work day and weekend shifts as and when required
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
WIMSP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A minimum of 12 months' right to work, a background in kitchens, and an 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' right to work, a background in kitchens, and an 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
Wimborne
BH21 6RD
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Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Wimborne
BH21 6RD
Employer's website
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