Bank Cook

Gloucester Charities Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension (NEST)

Free uniform

Free DBS

Save as you earn

Friend referral scheme

Birthday bonus

Rewards scheme

Long service awards

Staff wellbeing

Training & development

Onsite parking

Job summary

Gloucester Charities Trust is hiring a Bank Cook for Magdalen House, a CQC-regulated residential home in Gloucester. Shifts run 7:30am-2:30pm and 2-7pm with an extra £1 per hour on weekends. You will prepare nutritious meals, support the Chef Manager, and help deliver a positive dining experience for residents.

We value experience as a chef or cook, Food Safety Level 2, knowledge of allergens and dietary needs, and a collaborative, service‑minded approach to our care home team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chef, cook or similar catering role.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and special dietary requirements.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard.
• Support the Chef Manager in delivering a varied, nutritious menu.
• Cater for dietary requirements and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served safely and hygienically.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety regulations.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
• Support Kitchen Assistants and the wider care home team.
• Contribute to special events and celebrations for residents.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Bank Cook (in a Residential Home)

£15.00 per hour weekdays, plus £1.00 per hour at weekends.

The shifts times are 7.30am-2.30pm to cover our breakfast and lunch sessions and 2-7 to cover teatime.

Join our Team and make a difference every day

At GCT we believe that good food is at the heart of great care. We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and caring Cook to join our catering team and support the delivery of exceptional dining experiences for older people living in our CQC-regulated residential home, Magdalen House.

Working alongside and reporting to the Chef Manager, you will play a key role in preparing nutritious, appetising meals that support residents’ health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of daily life.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to a consistently high standard.


• Support the Chef Manager in delivering a varied and nutritious menu.


• Cater for specialist dietary requirements and texture-modified diets.


• Ensure all food is prepared and served safely and hygienically.


• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with all food safety regulations.


• Complete food temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and other required records.


• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste.


• Support Kitchen Assistants and work collaboratively within the wider care home team.


• Contribute to special events, themed menus, and celebrations for residents.


• Promote a positive dining experience that enhances residents’ quality of life.

Essential Requirements

• Experienced in a Chef, Cook, or similar catering role.


• Qualified to Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 or willing to obtain.


• Knowledgeable about food safety, allergens, and special dietary requirements.


• Organised, reliable, and able to work effectively under pressure.


• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.


• Passionate about providing excellent food and service for older people.

What we offer

• Equivalent of 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (paid monthly)


• Competitive pay enhancements (shift cover & overtime rates)


• Contributory Pension Scheme - NEST


• Free uniform


• Free DBS


• Save as you earn scheme


• Friend referral scheme (subject to criteria)


• Birthday bonus


• Reward and Recognition scheme


• Long service awards


• Staff Wellbeing initiatives


• Full training programme & development opportunities


• Limited onsite parking

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in line with our safe recruitment practices.

GCT is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.