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Bank CookNHS

Lydney, GL15 5BB Bank £14.60
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 September 2026
Lydney Town (Dean Forest Railway) (0.6 miles away) Cinderford Bus Station (6.9 miles away)

Job summary

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Rodley House as a Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference. Whats on the menu for you: £14.60 per hour, enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off, refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5), Blue Light discounts & company pension, on-demand pay. What were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting, knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable), this is a bank role, meaning you must be flexible to work as and when required. Please note this is a zero hour contract. About the role: Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs. Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events. Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations. Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation. Make a positive difference through food and care. Where youll be working: Care home: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Rodley House | Agincare, CQC rating: Good. If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles. 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.

Main duties of the job

Join Rodley House as a Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference. You will earn £14.60 per hour, enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off, have access to a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, and receive funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5). Blue Light discounts & company pension, as well as on-demand pay, are available. We seek candidates with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable. The role requires flexibility to work as and when required under a zero-hour contract. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals, creating enjoyable dining experiences and themed events, planning daily menus, supporting kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation. Passion for great food and making a positive difference is essential.

Job description

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?Join Rodley House as a Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

Whats on the menu for you

  • £14.60 per hour
  • Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
  • Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
  • Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
  • Blue Light discounts & company pension
  • On-demand pay

What were looking for

  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
  • Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting
  • Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
  • This is a bank role, meaning you must be flexible to work as and when required
  • Please note this is a zero hour contract

About the role:

  • Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
  • Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
  • Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
  • Make a positive difference through food and care.

Where youll be working

  • Care home:Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Rodley House | Agincare
  • CQC rating: Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

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

es, www.agincare.com/careers

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. We deliver high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Our adult services are regulated by the CQC, while our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. 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 at www.agincare.com/careers.

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