Cook - Bank Contract

Agincare Homes Holdings; Fareham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.30

Evenings off / every other weekend off

Refer-a-friend bonus to £1,000

Training up to QCF Level 5

Pension & discounts

On-demand pay

Job summary

Cordelia care home in Fareham, Hampshire, part of Agincare, is seeking a friendly Chef to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and create enjoyable dining experiences. You will help plan daily menus and support kitchen operations in a caring, home‑like environment.

This is a bank/zero‑hour contract with an hourly rate of £13.30. Benefits include on‑demand pay, funded training up to QCF Level 5, pension and discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).
• Bank / zero hour contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Job description

Package Description:

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Cordelia care home as a Chef and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents’ days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

What’s on the menu for you

• £13.30 per hour
• Enjoy your evenings free 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

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• This is a bank / zero hour contract

About the role:

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Where you’ll be working

• Residential Care Home in Fareham, Hampshire | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

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 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.