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CookNHS

Derby, DE23 1RJ Permanent £13.30
Posted 9 September 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
Peartree Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Duffield (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) (6.5 miles, direct) Springfield House (5.9 miles, direct)

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

Main duties of the job

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.

Job description

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 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: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

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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.

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