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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 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. In addition to our British residents, we also cater to a multicultural community which includes residents from Caribbean, Guyanese, Jamaican, Trinidad, African (including West African), Asian, and European backgrounds. The ideal candidate should have experience and understanding of a variety of cuisines that reflect these cultural needs. As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £16.15 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

Main duties of the job

The Cook role at Agincare Homes Holdings involves more than just cooking. You will be part of a team dedicated to providing a high quality of life for residents. This includes accommodating a variety of cultural backgrounds and dietary needs. The role requires collaboration with the home manager to plan menus reflecting residents' preferences, including themed days and events. You will manage the kitchen, ensuring hygiene and stock standards are maintained while catering to specific nutritional and dietary needs, including modified food textures and allergies. Employees enjoy £16.15 per hour, referral bonuses, career development, and funded training up to QCF level 5. Additionally, perks include a Blue Light discount package, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Requirements include a minimum of 12 months on your right to work, kitchen experience, and understanding of professional kitchen operations. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or complex dietary support is desirable; availability for 40 hours per week is necessary.

Job description

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.

In addition to our British residents, we also cater to a multicultural community which includes residents from Caribbean, Guyanese, Jamaican, Trinidad ,African (including West African), Asian, and European backgrounds. The ideal candidate should have experience and understanding of a variety of cuisines that reflect these cultural needs.

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/london/tower-bridge-care-home/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=towerbridge-googlebusinessprofile

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £16.15 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.
• Available to work 40 hours per week

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 standards

About AgincareAgincare 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 Forces community 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

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service, with over 5,500 team members. They offer various care services nationwide, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care, spanning more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and military community members, offering guaranteed interviews and career conversations. They are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. However, they currently cannot offer visa sponsorship. Regulated by the CQC, Agincare emphasizes career development, offering training, pension plans, discount packages, and a supportive working environment. They also offer a friend referral scheme up to £1000 and are continually expanding their services, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing community care.