Cook

Agincare; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Career development

QCF Level 5 training

Blue Light discount

Company pension

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a chef for Trafalgar care home in Weymouth. You will craft meals meeting individual dietary needs and create themed dining experiences that bring the home to life.

You will support daily menus, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure top quality, hygiene and appealing presentation. This 32-hour week starts at 8am and runs on a rotating weekend pattern, with fully funded training up to QCF level 5 and a refer a friend bonus.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (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

Responsibilities

• Craft delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs and preferences
• Create themed dining experiences and bring the home to life through food
• Serve dishes that remind residents of home and comfort
• Help create daily menus and support smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation

Job description

Package Description

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!

What’s On The Menu For You

• £13.30 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (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 The Role

Whether it’s crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, you’ll be making a real difference every day.

Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, you’ll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.

Where you'll be working

Trafalgar care home

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

If you’re passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, we’d love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

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.