Cook

Agincare; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training up to QCF level

Blue Light discount package

Company pension

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Cook for Nightingale care home in Chesterfield. The role involves preparing meals, managing dietary needs, and contributing to a comforting dining experience for residents.

Two 8‑hour shifts weekly (7:00–15:00) on a rolling rota. Opportunity to develop culinary skills with fully funded training and a clear path for career progression within a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
• Experience in a professional kitchen and understanding of kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that meet individual dietary needs.
• Assist in creating daily menus and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.
• Support smooth kitchen operations and organisation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

Cook

Date Posted: 2026-09-21T04:42:51

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, GB, S40 1

Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-10-21T03:15:04.143

Job Description

Package Description

Are you a keen cook with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!

We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with our Nightingale care home, you'll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

Whats on the menu for you

• £13.30 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £#####
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable

This role involves

Two 8-hour shifts per week working from 7:00am - 3:00pm on a two-week rolling rota as follows:

• Week 1: Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday

About the role

Whether it's crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, you'll be making a real difference every day. Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, you'll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.

Where you'll be working

Nightingale care home

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. 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 areas. 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.