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NHS Jobs; Lydney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 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

Agincare seeks a Cook for Rodley House in Gloucestershire to prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs and to create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. You will plan daily menus, support kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.

The role is a bank/zero-hour position, offering varied shifts with opportunities for training and progression. Prior care home cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or dietary needs is desirable.
• Flexible to work as and when required (bank/zero-hour role).

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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

IDDSI knowledge

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Package Description:

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Rodley House as a Cook 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. Whats on the menu for you £14.60 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 were looking for

Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable) This is a bank role, meaning you must be flexible to work as and when required Please note this is a 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 youll be working

Care home:Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Rodley House | Agincare CQC 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 countrys 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 isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers es, www.agincare.com/careers