Bank Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; 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

Job summary

Agincare Waterloo care home is seeking a bank cook to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents, with themed days and enjoyable dining experiences. The role is on a zero‑hour contract with shifts across weekdays and weekends; flexibility is essential.

Applicants should have experience in a professional kitchen and be able to meet dietary needs, maintain high hygiene standards, and support kitchen operations. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

A bank cook post at Agincare's Waterloo care home, working as and when needed under a zero-hour contract. The work centres on preparing nutritious meals tailored to residents' individual needs, alongside themed food days and enjoyable dining experiences. Shifts run across weekdays and weekends, so applicants need to be flexible about when they work. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

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

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in a professional kitchen

Checks & eligibility

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK

Other

• Flexibility to work as and when required, including weekdays and weekends

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