Cook - Bank contract

Agincare; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings off

Every other weekend off

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Cordelia Care Home, run by Agincare, is seeking a Chef for a bank (zero-hours) contract. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals tailored to residents, planning daily menus and running themed food days in a Good-rated CQC residential setting.

Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available. Nice to have knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs; multiple benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Create themed food days and events.
• Plan daily menus.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Hygiene standards

Job description

Chef role at Cordelia care home, run by Agincare, offered on a bank (zero-hours) contract. The work centres on preparing nutritious meals suited to each resident's needs, planning daily menus and running themed food days. The residential setting, rated Good by the CQC, and the themed food days set it apart from a standard kitchen post. Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual residents' needs
• Create enjoyable dining experiences, themed food days and events
• Plan daily menus
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation

Experience

• Experience in a professional kitchen

Checks & eligibility

• Minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs

What’s offered

• Free evenings 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