Cook

Agincare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16.15 per hour

Evenings free and every other weekend 

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training and career development

Blue Light discounts & company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare's Tower Bridge Care Home in London is seeking a dedicated Chef to craft nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs and to create enjoyable dining experiences, including themed days.

In this 40-hour-per-week role you will plan daily menus, support kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation. The position offers progression, training up to QCF Level 5, and benefits including pension and On-demand pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

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.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

IDDSI knowledge

Job description

Package Description

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Tower Bridge care home as a Chef and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents’ days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

What’s on the menu for you

• £16.15 per hour
• Enjoy your 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

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• Available to work 40 hours per week on a set shift pattern

About The Role

• 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.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Where you’ll be working

• Tower Bridge Care Home,1 Aberdour St, London SE1 4SH
• Care home: Nursing Homes in London - Tower Bridge Care Home in Southwark | Agincare

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.