Cook - Bank

Agincare; Fareham; On-site; GBP 38,110,000 - 49,594,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

No evening shifts

Career development

Training up to QCF5

Blue Light discount & pension

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare in Fareham is seeking a passionate chef to deliver nutritious, appetising meals in a residential care home. You’ll tailor menus to dietary needs, create themed dining experiences and ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation.

Join a values‑driven team on a bank/zero‑hour contract, with pay at £13.30 per hour, regular weekends off and opportunities for funded training up to QCF level 5. This role supports residents and the local community.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of right to work.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Understanding of kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of IDDSI framework (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that meet individual dietary needs.
• Create themed dining experiences and daily menus.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, quality and presentation.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Kitchen operations

IDDSI knowledge

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!

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!

We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, it’s about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Cordelia care home, you’ll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

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 day shifts and alternate weekends
• Please note this is currently a bank / zero hour contract

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

• Click here to view the care home: Residential Care Home in Fareham, Hampshire | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

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.

If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers