Cook @ Agincare

Job summary Package Description: Are you a keen cook 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 with our Nightingale 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: £13.30 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 is desirable. This role is two 8 hour shifts per week working from 7.00am - 3.00pm on a two week rolling rota as follows: Week 1: Saturday and Sunday, Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday. 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 Nightingale care home.

Main duties of the job The role of a cook at Agincare Homes Holdings involves more than just preparing meals; it's about delivering nourishment with care and creativity to improve residents' daily lives. Located in Derby at the Nightingale care home, this permanent position offers a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts. The cook will work two 8-hour shifts per week on a two-week rolling rota, focusing on meal preparation that adheres to specific dietary needs. Competency in kitchen operations and knowledge of the IDDSI framework are desirable. The position promises career development and offers a salary of £13.30 per hour along with other benefits such as a refer-a-friend scheme, Blue Light discount package, and fully funded training up to QCF level 5. If you're enthusiastic about creating meal experiences that bring joy and comfort, this role is tailored for you. Collaborate with the team to ensure outstanding service and make a positive difference every day.

About us Agincare Homes Holdings is an esteemed care provider with a legacy spanning 40 years, delivering exceptional care services to communities across the UK. With close to 6000 team members, Agincare continuously expands its services through new care home developments and the introduction of not-for-profit Children's Services. As one of the UK's largest care providers, they operate more than 170 locations, offering an array of care facilities that include live-in care, nursing homes, and more. Recognized for supporting diverse communities including care leavers and the Armed Forces, Agincare provides guaranteed interviews for these groups, fostering an inclusive and equitable working environment. All services are regulated by the CQC, underscoring their commitment to maintaining high standards in care and service delivery. Agincare encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, although they currently do not provide visa sponsorship. Explore various career opportunities across their diverse service offerings at Agincare.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:

Are you a keen cook 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 with our Nightingale 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: £13.30 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 is desirable This role is two 8 hour shifts per week working from 7.00am - 3.00pm on a two week rolling rota as follows: Week 1: Saturday and Sunday Week 2: Wednesday and ThursdayAbout 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 workingNightingale care home

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/derby/nightingale-care-nursing-home/If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

About Us:Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new 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 locations across England.

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 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 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

Derby

DE23 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)