Cook

Agincare; Highbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part 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

Rodley House in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals within a care home setting. You will tailor menus to individual needs and help create enjoyable dining experiences, including themed food days.

Working 18 hours per week with alternate weekends, shifts from 9am to 3pm, offers flexibility and development opportunities. Benefits include refer-a-friend bonuses, funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.
• 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

Kitchen experience

Care home experience

IDDSI knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Rodley House as a Cook 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.

Whats on the menu for you

Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

What were looking for

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• This position is working 18 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
• The main shift pattern will be 9am to 3pm, however flexibility is desirable for this 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.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Where youll be working Care home, Join Rodley House as a Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days.

Your cooking will make a real difference, from meeting diverse dietary needs to creating themed food days.

The role includes 18 hours per week, covering alternate weekends, with main shifts from 9 am to 3 pm.

We offer refer-a-friend bonuses up to £1,000, funded training and career development up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, and a company pension.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting, with knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs being desirable.

About Rodley House and Agincare

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. We deliver high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations, ensuring excellent standards for our clients. Agincare is a committed supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and the 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 dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming people of all backgrounds and experiences.