Bank CookNHS

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 cook with our Blenheim 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: £13.97 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, Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations, Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable), Bank Cook to cover a mix of shifts as and when required - this is a zero hour contract 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.

Main duties of the job

Are you a keen cook with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Our Blenheim care home is seeking an energetic cook to bring joy to residents with great dishes daily. Your flair for culinary arts combined with experience in catering and managing dietary requirements will make you an excellent fit for this role. Beyond cooking, you'll manage kitchen operations, create daily menus, and ensure meals meet individual dietary needs. You'll also craft themed experiences and serve cherished dishes, adding comfort and care to the lives of residents. If you thrive on delivering high-quality food and are ready to cover a mix of shifts, your future is at our kitchen.

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 cook with our Blenheim 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:

• £13.97 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
• Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
• Bank Cook to cover a mix of shifts as and when required - this is a zero hour contract

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 workingBlenheim Care Home

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/blenheim-care-home-bournemouth/
• Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-134642215

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 England. 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

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has proudly supported communities across England. Now with a workforce of over 5,500, they are a leading family-owned care provider, operating across more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to high-quality care, regulated by the CQC, and also involved in the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. The organisation values inclusivity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing training and career development with programs funded up to QCF level 5. Potential employees are invited to explore further vacancies beyond this role.