Cook

Agincare Weymouth; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training up to QCF level

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth is seeking a Cook for Trafalgar Care Home in Weymouth. You will plan menus with residents and the home manager, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and preferences while maintaining kitchen hygiene and stock control. The role requires 32 hours weekly on a set shift, including alternate weekends.

You will join a team focused on high-quality care, with opportunities for career development and training up to QCF level 5. A positive environment and flexible benefits are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work
• Background in professional kitchens
• Knowledge of dietary requirements (IDDSI desirable)
• 32 hours per week on a set shift to include alternate weekends

Responsibilities

• Menu planning in partnership with the home manager and residents’ requests
• Ensure nutritional and dietary needs including modified textures/allergies are met
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen stock management and hygiene standards
• Be the main point of contact for kitchen operations in the home

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.

Where you'll be working: Trafalgar Care Home

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/trafalgar-care-and-home-weymouth/

Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-339875071

• £13.30 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

A day in the life of a Cook

Menu planning - Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity.

Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.

Kitchen Management - You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards.

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
• Available to work 32 hours per week from 8am until 4pm on a set shift pattern to include alternative weekends

The work pattern will be on a 2 week rolling rota:
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Week 2 - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

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 also 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.

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