Bank Cook

Job summary

Package Description: Are you a keen chef 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, No evening shifts and every other weekend off, 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 f

Main duties of the job

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? This role with Blenheim care home offers a chance to use your culinary talents to make a difference. Enjoy no evening shifts and every other weekend off, along with outstanding career development opportunities and fully funded training up to QCF level 5. A few benefits include a £13.97 per hour rate, a refer a friend scheme, and a Blue Light discount package. Requirements include 12 months on your right to work and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. This role is on a zero hour contract, demanding a flexible schedule to cover shifts as needed. Use your skills to craft meals meeting individual dietary needs, create themed dining experiences, or serve a favorite dish reminiscent of home. Help maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation across daily menus, contributing positively to residents' lives.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings, operating for 40 years, is a family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members nationwide. The company is one of the UKs leading firms, offering high-quality care and support services at over 170 locations. They proudly support the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, ensuring guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and their children's services are overseen by Ofsted, emphasizing their dedication to quality care. Agincare is committed to inclusivity, welcoming people from all backgrounds to apply. They highlight the significance of great food as a source of comfort, connection, and care, underlining their passion for making a positive impact on the lives of the people they care for. Discover more career opportunities on their website and be part of a team that values teamwork, great food, and making a tangible difference in peoples lives.

Details

• Date posted: 07 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.97 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1535268828
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Bournemouth, BH3 7AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you a keen chef 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.

• £13.97 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
• On demand pay
• 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

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.

• 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.

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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