Bank Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warmley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings free

Every other weekend off

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Grevill House, a care home operated by Agincare, is seeking a Bank Cook on a zero-hours basis to cover the kitchen. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and support daily menus and themed food days.

Flexibility is essential as shifts are offered as required. Benefits include a company pension and on-demand pay, with opportunities for funded training up to QCF Level 5 and discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.
• Ability to tailor meals to individual dietary needs.
• Willingness to work on a flexible, zero-hours basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Meet residents' dietary needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed food days.
• Plan daily menus.
• Support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Flexible

Dietary needs awareness

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Bank Cook post at Grevill House, an Agincare care home, providing cover in the home's kitchen on a zero-hours basis. The work centres on preparing nutritious meals adapted to residents' dietary needs, planning daily menus and running themed food days. Shifts are offered as and when required, so the role suits someone able to be flexible, with a company pension and on-demand pay alongside. Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs
• Meet residents' dietary needs
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed food days
• Plan daily menus
• Support kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting

Checks & eligibility

• At least 12 months' right to work in the UK

Other

• Flexibility to work as and when required

Nice to have

• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs

What’s offered

• 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