Cook - Bank

Agincare; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

£1000 bonus

Career development

QCF training

Blue Light discount

Company pension

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare invites applications for a bank (zero-hour) chef/cook role at Sunnymeade Care Home in Chard, Somerset. Shifts run from 7 am to 4 pm, with an hourly rate of £13.50 and opportunities for training and progression.

You will plan menus with home managers and residents, ensuring dietary needs are met, including IDDSI considerations. You will manage kitchen operations, stock, and hygiene to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work
• Background in kitchens and running a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI framework or complex dietary requirements desirable

Responsibilities

• Menu planning in collaboration with home managers and residents
• Develop and implement creative menus, especially for themed days/events
• Kitchen management, stock control and hygiene compliance

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Job description

Package 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 chef/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.

Location: Sunnymeade Care Home | Chard, Somerset | Agincare. Care Quality Commission rating - Good.

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.50 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

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

Please note this is a bank (Zero hour) contract. The position requires an individual with a strong background in kitchens, particularly someone who understands how to run a professional kitchen environment. You will be responsible for menu planning, in collaboration with home managers and residents, to develop and implement creative menu ideas especially for themed days and events. Knowledge of dietary needs and modified food textures is crucial, as you will ensure all nutritional and dietary requirements are met. The role also involves kitchen management, stock management, and maintaining hygiene standards. The position is based on a bank (zero hour) contract, and you will need to have at least 12 months left on your right to work. Shifts will be from 7 am to 4 pm, offering a competitive hourly wage of £13.50 along with several benefits including career development and fully funded training opportunities.

Agincare is a family-owned care provider with over 40 years of experience in delivering care services across the UK. They are one of the country's largest care providers, employing over 5,500 staff across more than 170 locations. Agincare offers a range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care and supported living. The organisation continues to expand its services with recent developments in care homes and the introduction of not-for-profit childrens services. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews and career opportunities. They are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds though they do not offer visa sponsorships at the moment.