About this role
Job summary
Love cooking and making people smile? Join our Waterloo care home as a Bank Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference. Whats on the menu for you £15.00 per hour Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000 Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5) Blue Light discounts & company pension On-demand pay What were looking for Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Experience in a professional kitchen Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable) Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley
About the role
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
Main duties of the job
- Join our Waterloo care home as a Bank Cook where your cooking can make a real difference in residents lives.
- You'll create comforting meals, meet dietary needs, and partake in themed food days.
- Enjoy a £15.00 per hour salary, with evenings free and every other weekend off.
- Additional benefits include a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training and career development opportunities, Blue Light discounts, company pension, and on-demand pay.
- The role seeks candidates with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, and knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs.
- This zero-hour contract requires flexibility to work weekdays and weekends as needed.
- Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals tailored to individual needs, creating enjoyable dining experiences, planning menus, and maintaining food quality, hygiene, and presentation standards.
- The position is open to those passionate about food and making a positive difference.
About us
For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. With a team consisting of more than 5,500 members nationwide, Agincare has positioned itself as one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. Their services are spread over more than 170 locations, offering high-quality care and support tailored to the needs of their clients. The company is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, extending guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.
All adult services provided by Agincare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), while their children's services are under the scrutiny of Ofsted. Agincare is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment, welcoming applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. However, they are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship to applicants. Those interested in exploring more opportunities are encouraged to check out their other vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description
- Love cooking and making people smile?
Whats on the menu for you
- £15.00 per hour
- Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
- Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
- Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
- Blue Light discounts & company pension
- On-demand pay
What were looking for
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
- Experience in a professional kitchen
- Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
- Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract
- Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley
About the role
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
- Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
- Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
- Make a positive difference through food and care.
Where youll be working
Waterloo care home
- Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/waterloo-care-home-wimborne/
- Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138416463
If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.
About Us
For 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 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.
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
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, and knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (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
Wimbourne
BH21 6RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)