Cook

Agincare Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded training up to QCF level

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Group's Nightingale care home in Derby seeks a keen cook with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile. Two 8-hour shifts weekly, 7:00–15:00 on a two-week rotating rota (Sat/Sun Week 1, Wed/Thu Week 2). You’ll craft meals that meet dietary needs, plan menus and ensure top standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

We offer fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Refer a friend scheme, Blue Light discount package, company pension and on demand pay.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Craft delicious meals meeting individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Create daily menus and support smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

Job description

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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, it’s 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.

What’s on the menu for you:

• £13.30 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• 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 is 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.

If you’re passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, we’d love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

About us:

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

If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers