Bank Cook

Agincare; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Bank Cook for Grevill House in the UK. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs and create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. This flexible, zero-hour role supports kitchen operations and themed events.

Ideal candidates have professional kitchen experience, knowledge of dietary needs and are available to work evenings and weekends as required. The position offers hourly pay and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• This is a bank/zero-hour role requiring flexibility to work as and when required.

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.
• Use creativity to brighten residents days with meals.

Skills

Cooking experience

Dietary awareness

Flexibility

Job 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 and Benefits

• £14.60 per hour
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• Use your creativity to prepare delicious meals that brighten residents days.

About the company

Agincare Homes Holdings is part of Agincare, a leading family-owned care provider in the UK. With over 5,500 team members and 170+ locations, Agincare has been supporting communities for 40 years. The organisation is committed to high-quality care and support services, regulated by the CQC and Ofsted.

Agincare supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.

The company promotes an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, though they are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.