About this role
Job summary 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 Sunnymeade Care Home | Chard, Somerset | Agincare. Care Quality Commission rating - Good As 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 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. Please note this is a bank (Zero hour) contract This position
Main duties of the job The position requires an individual with a strong background in kitchens, particularly someone who understands how to run a professional kitchen environment. You will be responsible for menu planning, in collaboration with home managers and residents, to develop and implement creative menu ideas especially for themed days and events. Knowledge of dietary needs and modified food textures is crucial, as you will ensure all nutritional and dietary requirements are met. The role also involves kitchen management, stock management, and maintaining hygiene standards. The position is based on a bank (zero hour) contract, and you will need to have at least 12 months left on your right to work. Shifts will be from 7 am to 4 pm, offering a competitive hourly wage of £13.50 along with several benefits including career development and fully funded training opportunities.
About us Agincare is a family-owned care provider with over 40 years of experience in delivering care services across the UK. They are one of the country's largest care providers, employing over 5,500 staff across more than 170 locations. Agincare offers a range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care and supported living. The organisation continues to expand its services with recent developments in care homes and the introduction of not-for-profit childrens services. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews and career opportunities. They are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds though they do not offer visa sponsorships at the moment.
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) contract This position will be working 7am to 4pmA 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 Forces community 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 in kitchens, understanding of professional kitchen operations, knowledge of the IDDSI framework and complex dietary requirements is desired.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)