Agincare

Bank Cook

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

Posted 15 day(s) ago

Reference: 2346458


Job summary

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile? Join our Naseby 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 £13.50 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 About the role: Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs. Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events. Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.

Main duties of the job

Join our Naseby 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. Enjoy a salary of £13.50 per hour, with evenings free and every other weekend off. Additional perks include a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training and career development opportunities up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, and a company pension. On-demand pay is also offered. We seek someone with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, and knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable. The role requires flexibility to work as and when needed, including weekdays and weekends, under a zero hour contract. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals tailored to individual needs, creating enjoyable dining experiences, planning daily menus, and maintaining high standards in food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

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 on our careers website.

Details
Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1551979773

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Christchurch

BH23 2BY

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join our Naseby 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
  • £13.50 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
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

Naseby care home

  • Click here to view the care home:https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/naseby-care-home-christchurch/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=nasebygooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=naseby Care
  • Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-203826740

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

CHRSP

Job description
Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join our Naseby 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
  • £13.50 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
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

Naseby care home

  • Click here to view the care home:https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/naseby-care-home-christchurch/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=nasebygooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=naseby Care
  • Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-203826740

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

CHRSP

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK. Experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK. Experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.
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

Christchurch

BH23 2BY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Christchurch

BH23 2BY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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