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Bank CookNHS

Colehill, BH21 6RD Bank £15
Posted 17 September 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Bournemouth Rail Station (8.4 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (16.2 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (7.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

Love cooking and making people smile? Join our Waterloo care home as a Bank 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 £15.00 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 Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable) Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley About the role: Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs. Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events. Plan daily menus and support kitchen ope

Main duties of the job

Join our team at the Waterloo care home as a Bank Cook and bring your culinary skills to brighten the lives of our residents. As a Bank Cook, you will prepare delicious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs, creating themed food days that our residents will love. You'll enjoy competitive pay at £15.00 per hour, the flexibility of enjoying your evenings free, and every other weekend off. Additionally, there's a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training up to QCF Level 5, and other benefits such as Blue Light discounts and on-demand pay. We seek individuals with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable. If you're passionate about cooking and making a positive impact, join us and contribute to creating happy moments through food in a caring environment.

Job description

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?Join our Waterloo care home as a Bank 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

  • £15.00 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
  • Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
  • Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract
  • Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley

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 workingWaterloo care home

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/waterloo-care-home-wimborne/
  • Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138416463

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 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

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About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is part of Agincare, a family-owned care provider that has been supporting communities across England for 40 years. With over 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare is a leading care provider, offering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Agincare is dedicated to inclusivity and supports a wide range of communities, including Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community. The organisation is committed to delivering excellent care services, with all adult services regulated by the CQC and children's services by Ofsted. Agincare values diversity and invites applications from people of all backgrounds, however, it currently does not offer visa sponsorship.

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