Bank Cook

Agincare; Verwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Evenings off and every other weekend

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training & career development

Blue Light discounts & pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is hiring a Bank Cook at Waterloo care home in Wimborne. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, meeting dietary needs, and creating themed dining experiences for residents.

It offers zero-hour flexibility, with weekday and weekend shifts, and access to training and a pension plan. You’ll join a committed team delivering high-quality care across the UK, with on-demand pay and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 months right to work in the UK
• 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

Job description

Package Description

Love cooking and making people smile?

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.

What’s on the menu for you

• £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

What we’re looking for

• 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

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 you’ll be working

Waterloo care home

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/waterloo-care-home-wimborne/
• Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138416463

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 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.

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.