Cook

Agincare Group; Lydney; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings off

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development

Blue Light discounts

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking a Cook for Rodley House in the UK to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents with diverse dietary needs. The role includes creating themed dining experiences, planning daily menus, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.

The position is 18 hours per week with alternate weekends; shifts are typically 9am–3pm, with some flexibility. IDDSI knowledge is desirable. Applications from eligible UK workers only.

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)
• 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
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Job description

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.

What's on the menu for you

• 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, 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

About the role:

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to

individual needs.

• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Where you'll be working

• Care home:
• CQC rating: Good

About us:

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 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,