Cook

Agincare; Lydney; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Cook at Rodley House to prepare nutritious meals and support resident dining experiences. You will tailor meals to individual dietary needs and help run themed days to brighten residents' days.

The role offers 18 hours per week with the main shift 9am–3pm, includes alternate weekends, and a range of benefits such as funded training up to QCF Level 5 and a pension. On-demand pay is available.

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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Care home setting

IDDSI knowledge

Job description

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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

• £13.97 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, 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 support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

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, www.agincare.com/careers