About this role
Job summary 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 £13.30 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, and 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 that this is a bank contract. Must be flexible to work weekends and/or during the week when needed between the hours of 7am-4pm. A day in the life of a Cook: Menu planning Collaborating with the ho
Main duties of the job The role of a chef/cook with Agincare involves more than just cooking; it's about enhancing the quality of life for those in need. Employees earn £13.30 per hour and benefits include a £1000 refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Candidates must have at least 12 months remaining on their right to work and a solid understanding of managing a professional kitchen. While knowledge of the IDDSI framework is desirable, it's not mandatory. The position is a bank contract which requires flexibility including weekend shifts and weekday availability. Duties include menu planning in collaboration with residents and management, understanding dietary needs, and managing kitchen operations, including hygiene standards and stock management.
About us Agincare is a respected care provider, known for its dedication to community care for over 40 years. As a growing family-owned organization, Agincare has a workforce exceeding 5,500 team members and operates nationwide across more than 170 locations. Despite its size, Agincare prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer, welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences. The company does not provide visa sponsorship at present. Agincare values its alliances, including the Care Leaver Covenant and support for the Armed Forces community. All services are CQC regulated, ensuring high standards of service delivery. Agincare's commitment to care also encompasses the launch of new not-for-profit Children's Services, continuously broadening its scope to meet high demand in the care sector.
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: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | AgincareAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£13.30 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 that this is a bank contract Must be flexible to work weekends and/or during the week when needed between the hours of 7am-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 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 minimum of 12 months on your right to work and a background within kitchens with an understanding of how to run a professional kitchen.
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
Dursley
GL11 4BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)