Agincare

Bank Cook

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North East England
Permanent
Food and Catering Officer
GBP 0 - 13 per year

Posted 23 day(s) ago

Reference: 2330358


Job summary

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Hazlemere Lodge 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 £13.30 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) This position is bank, so you must be flexible to work as and when required 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.

Main duties of the job

Join Hazlemere Lodge 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. The role offers £13.30 per hour, evenings free, and every other weekend off. Additional benefits include a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training and career development up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, a company pension, and on-demand pay. We seek candidates with a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, and preferably knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs. The position is bank, meaning flexibility to work as required is essential.

About us

Agincare has been supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With over 5,500 team members nationwide, it is one of the country's leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Agincare is proud to support the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Details
Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1549396677

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

High Wycombe

HP15 7BQ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Hazlemere Lodge 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
  • £13.30 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)
  • This position is bank, so you must be flexible to work as and when required
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 Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Hazlemere Lodge 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
  • £13.30 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)
  • This position is bank, so you must be flexible to work as and when required
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 Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Experience in a professional kitchen and knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable). Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Experience in a professional kitchen and knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable). Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

High Wycombe

HP15 7BQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

High Wycombe

HP15 7BQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)