Bank Cook

Agincare; Three Legged Cross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part 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 Bank Cook at our Waterloo care home to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents with diverse dietary needs. You will help create themed dining experiences and plan daily menus, supporting kitchen operations while upholding high standards of food quality and presentation.

The role offers flexible hours on a zero-hour contract, with evenings free and every other weekend off, and opportunities for funded training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

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

IDDSI knowledge (desirable)

Job description

Join our Waterloo care home 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.,

• 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.
  Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract
• Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley
  For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country's 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.
• £15.00 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