About this role
Job summary Agincare Homes Holdings is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at Sunnymeade Care Home in Chard. This position offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about cooking and catering to diverse dietary needs. The role goes beyond traditional cooking as it focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through high-quality meals. The candidate will be responsible for menu planning, understanding dietary needs, and managing kitchen operations. Agincare values career development and offers fully funded training, competitive pay, and a range of employee benefits. Its an ideal role for those looking to grow in the catering industry while making a positive impact on the community.
Main duties of the job
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 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.
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:
£13.50 per hourRefer a friend scheme earn up to £1000Outstanding career developmentFully funded training up to QCF level 5Blue Light discount packageCompany pension schemeOn demand payWhat is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to workA background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchenKnowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.Please note this is a bank (Zero hour) contract
About us Agincare celebrates 40 years of community care, being one of the UKs largest providers with over 5,500 employees. They consistently strive to expand their services through care home developments and new Children's Services. Their commitment as a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant provides career opportunities for care leavers and military community members. As an equal opportunities employer, Agincare promotes a diverse workforce. All services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, ensuring high standards across their nationwide locations. They focus on making a meaningful difference and encourage passion-driven individuals to explore career possibilities with them.
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 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: Sunnymeade Care Home | Chard, Somerset | 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 a bank (Zero hour) contractA 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 standardsAbout Agincare
Agincare 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 the Care 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 are regulated 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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
Chard
TA20 1LJ
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)