About this role
Job summary The position of Cook at Agincare Homes Holdings in Poole is a dynamic role that requires an individual with a passion for cooking and an eagerness to learn new skills. The role is more than just preparing meals; it involves collaborating with the home manager and residents to create diverse and nutritious menus. You will be working in a care home environment, providing high-quality food while ensuring all dietary requirements, including those specified by IDDSI framework, are met. It offers a lucrative rate of £13.50 per hour along with other benefits such as career development opportunities.
Main duties of the job Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? As a chef or cook under a Bank contract, youll be part of a team striving to provide a high quality of life for our residents. Youll oversee menu planning, ensuring that the diverse needs of residents are met, including dietary needs and preferences. Additionally, you'll be managing the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring stock management and hygiene standards are consistently upheld. Become a key part in enhancing the lives of others while progressing in your career with Agincare, a respected care provider.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is a prominent provider of care services in the UK, known for its deeply rooted commitment to enhancing community well-being. Celebrating over 40 years of operations, Agincare remains a growing, family-owned entity with a diverse team of over 5,500 members. Operating across more than 170 locations nationwide, Agincare delivers a broad array of care services, including care and nursing homes, home care, and supported living. The organisation prides itself on its inclusive recruitment policies, offering opportunities to individuals from varied backgrounds, including care leavers and Armed Forces community members, while fostering outstanding career development.
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 chef/cook (Bank contract) 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
Click here to view the care home: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare Care Quality Commission rating - GoodAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£13.50 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. Please note this is currently a bank contract (0 hour contract)A 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 standardsAgincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, experience in kitchens with knowledge of running a professional kitchen, knowledge of the IDDSI framework 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
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)