Cook - Bank contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Evenings free and every other weekend

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking a Chef for Cordelia care home in Fareham to prepare nutritious meals and enhance dining experiences for residents. You will tailor menus to individual needs and plan daily kitchen operations, delivering high standards of hygiene and presentation in a caring environment.

The role offers bank/zero-hour shifts with a pay rate of £13.30 per hour, plus benefits and funded training. Join a respected UK care provider committed to quality and community support.

Qualifications

• 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

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

Menu planning

Creativity in cooking

Job description

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

If you're passionate about great food and making a difference, and start cooking up smiles.

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.

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