About this role
Job summary Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. Where you'll be working Trafalgar care home As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.30 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 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 A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. Available to work 32 hours per week from 8am until 4pm on a set shift pattern to include alternative weekends The work pattern will be on a 2 week rolling rota: Week 1
Main duties of the job This cook position at Agincare offers a dynamic opportunity to work within a team delivering high-quality food services at Trafalgar care home, Weymouth. The role extends beyond traditional cooking, involving team collaboration to enhance the quality of life for residents. Successful candidates will be compensated at £13.30 per hour and enjoy benefits such as career development, funded training up to QCF level 5, and various employee discounts. The position requires availability for a set 32-hour weekly schedule, including alternate weekends, over a two-week rolling rota. Candidates should have at least 12 months of work eligibility, kitchen experience, and ideally, knowledge of the IDDSI framework. Rela-life tasks include menu planning, kitchen management, and meeting dietary needs. The job promotes creativity through themed events and demands strong kitchen management skills to ensure excellent hygiene and stock management standards are maintained.
About us Agincare is a leading family-owned care provider in the UK, proudly supporting communities for over 40 years. With a workforce exceeding 5,500, Agincare operates across more than 170 locations, providing diverse, high-quality care and support services. Committed to inclusivity, Agincare welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a working environment where everyone is valued. The organisation is also a staunch supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews to eligible individuals. Adult and children services provided by Agincare are regulated by appropriate bodies, ensuring compliance and quality. Though currently unable to sponsor visas, Agincare positions itself as a rewarding place to work, aspiring to provide every employee with a purposeful career. The cook role at Trafalgar care home is a valuable part of its service offerings, focusing on supporting residents' nutritional needs.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements?
The role of a cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.
Where you'll be workingTrafalgar care home
Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/trafalgar-care-and-home-weymouth/ Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-339875071As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.30 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 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 A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. Available to work 32 hours per week from 8am until 4pm on a set shift pattern to include alternative weekends The work pattern will be on a 2 week rolling rota:Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, FridayWeek 2 - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, SundayA day in the life of a Cook Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity. Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies. Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standardsWhere youll be working:Trafalgar Care Home
Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/trafalgar-care-and-home-weymouth/
Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-339875071
Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.
About usFor 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 also 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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Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK. A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or 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
Weymouth
DT4 7LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)