Bank Cook

NHS Jobs; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings off

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training & development

Blue Light discounts & pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Grevill House, part of Agincare, is seeking a Bank Cook to join our Cheltenham care home. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs, meet dietary requirements, and help create themed dining experiences that brighten residents' days.

This is a zero-hour, flexible position with evenings off and alternate weekends. We offer funded training up to QCF Level 5, blue light discounts, a company pension, and on-demand pay to support your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).
• Bank role; must be flexible to work as and when required.
• Zero hour contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Flexibility

Job description

Package Description

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Grevill House as a Bank Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

Salary

£14.60 per hour

Benefits

• Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
• Blue Light discounts & company pension
• On-demand pay

What were looking for

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• This is a bank role, meaning you must be flexible to work as and when required
• Please note this is a zero hour contract

About the role

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Where youll be working

Care home: Care & Nursing Home in Cheltenham Gloucester | Grevill House | Agincare CQC rating: Good

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers