Care Home Cook: Flexible Hours, Training & Perks

NHS Jobs; Lydney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings off

Every other weekend off

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare seeks a Cook for Rodley House in Gloucestershire to prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs and to create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. You will plan daily menus, support kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.

The role is a bank/zero-hour position, offering varied shifts with opportunities for training and progression. Prior care home cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or dietary needs is desirable.
• Flexible to work as and when required (bank/zero-hour role).

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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

IDDSI knowledge

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Agincare seeks a Cook for Rodley House in Gloucestershire to prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs and to create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. You will plan daily menus, support kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.

The role is a bank/zero-hour position, offering varied shifts with opportunities for training and progression. Prior care home cooking experience is preferred.