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 (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 Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | 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 currently a bank contract (0 hour contr
Main duties of the job The role of a chef/cook with Agincare involves more than just cooking; it's about working with a team to enhance the quality of life for residents. As an Agincare employee, you'll benefit from a competitive hourly rate, career development opportunities, fully funded training, and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include menu planning, collaborating with the home manager and residents to create appealing menus, understanding and catering to specific dietary needs, managing the kitchen, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The position requires a background in kitchens with a good understanding of professional kitchen operations. Knowledge of complex dietary frameworks, like IDDSI, is desired. Although this is a bank contract, it offers scope for skill development and career growth.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings, a part of Agincare, is a significant care provider in the UK, known for its commitment to community care. Celebrating over 40 years in the industry, Agincare operates more than 170 locations nationwide, providing diverse care services including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. The organisation hires over 5,500 team members and continues to expand its services. Agincare is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community with guaranteed interview opportunities. It is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and prides itself as an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. The company culture supports high-quality care services and professional development for its employees.
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 background in kitchen operations and understanding of running a professional kitchen are required. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience in supporting complex dietary needs is desirable. The role requires a minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)