Bank Cook

Agincare Weymouth; Verwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; 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

Evenings free and every other weekend

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth is seeking a bank cook for Waterloo care home. The role requires flexibility to work weekdays and weekends on a zero-hour contract, delivering nutritious meals and themed dining experiences tailored to residents.

You will plan menus, support kitchen operations, and uphold high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation while making a positive difference through food and care. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).
• Right to work in the UK (minimum 12 months).

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

Kitchen experience

IDDSI knowledge

Job description

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.