Bank Cook

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Highbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training and career development

Blue Light discounts & company pension

On-demand pay

Evenings free & every other weekend

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Cook for Rodley House, a care home kitchen in Gloucestershire, to prepare nutritious meals and themed menus that meet dietary needs. The role emphasizes flexible hours in a bank arrangement, with opportunities for training and development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of UK work rights and experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in care settings. Benefits include paid training, pension, and on-demand pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Bank role with flexible hours; 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

Cooking

Flexibility

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Rodley House as a 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.

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., Join Rodley House as a 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. 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. We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable. This is a bank role, requiring flexibility to work as needed. Please note this is a zero hour contract.

Where you'll be working

• Care home:Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Rodley House | Agincare

CQC rating

• CQC rating: Good
  Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting

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

Qualifications / 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
• Please note this is a zero hour contract

About Agincare

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.