About this role
Job summary 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, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef (Bank contract) with Chalgrove care home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whats on the menu for you: £13.50 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 a bank / zero hour contract About the role: Whether its 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, youll be making a real difference every day. Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll 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 Care Quality Commission rating - Good If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.
Main duties of the job The role is for a bank cook position at Agincare Homes Holdings, specifically at Chalgrove care home in Poole. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and culinary talents to bring joy to the residents through delicious meals that cater to individual dietary needs. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, a refer a friend scheme, career development opportunities, and a Blue Light discount package. The position requires experience in a professional kitchen and knowledge of the IDDSI framework is desirable. Working hours involve no evening shifts and every other weekend off.
About us Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With over 5,500 team members, it is one of the leading family-owned care providers in the country. Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Their services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. Agincare is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. The organisation does not offer visa sponsorship but is a supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.
Job description Job responsibilities 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, its about comfort, connection and care.As a chef (Bank contract) with Chalgrove care home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.
Whats on the menu for you: £13.50 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 payWhat 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 a bank / zero hour contractAbout the role:Whether its 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, youll be making a real difference every day.
Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll 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: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare Care Quality Commission rating - GoodIf youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in a professional kitchen and understanding of kitchen operations. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Poole
BH13 6JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)