# Bank Cook > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Agincare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-cook/233c4c97-0a54-4590-9469-8e7a730efee7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-cook/233c4c97-0a54-4590-9469-8e7a730efee7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Agincare - **Town:** Weymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.50 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T13:34:41.002Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0014-26-1001?employerCode=L0014 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1518565464&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary Package Description: Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a bank cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. Where you'll be working 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 As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.50 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 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 A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desira ### Main duties of the job The Bank Cook at Agincare Homes Holdings in Christchurch is a permanent position offering £13.50 per hour. This role requires cooking and catering, with an emphasis on managing dietary requirements. As a bank cook, you play a significant role beyond cooking, contributing to the quality of life of care home residents. Agincare promotes outstanding career development and offers fully funded training up to QCF level 5. Employees can enjoy benefits like a refer-a-friend scheme, company pension, and Blue Light discount. The job requires experience with professional kitchens and understanding IDDSI framework for dietary requirements. Flexibility is important, as this is a zero-hour contract requiring work whenever needed, which could be weekdays or weekends. ### About us Agincare is a growing, family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members. Established for over 40 years, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, offering a range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, and more across 170 locations nationwide. Agincare emphasizes career development, reflected in their extensive training programs and opportunities for skill enhancement. They are committed to equal opportunity employment and support diverse communities, including care leavers and the Armed Forces community. Their services are regulated by the CQC and they strive to uphold exceptional standards in all areas of their operations. ### Details - Date posted: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.50 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1518565464 - Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Christchurch, BH23 2BY, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a bank cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. Where you'll be working - 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 As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy - £13.50 per hour - Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 - 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 - A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen - Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable - Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract A day in the life of a Cook - Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity. - Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies. - Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards About Agincare Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide. As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers *Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions CHRSP ## Job Details Package Description: Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a bank cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. Where you'll be working 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 As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.50 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 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 A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desira ## Job Description The Bank Cook at Agincare Homes Holdings in Christchurch is a permanent position offering £13.50 per hour. This role requires cooking and catering, with an emphasis on managing dietary requirements. As a bank cook, you play a significant role beyond cooking, contributing to the quality of life of care home residents. Agincare promotes outstanding career development and offers fully funded training up to QCF level 5. Employees can enjoy benefits like a refer-a-friend scheme, company pension, and Blue Light discount. The job requires experience with professional kitchens and understanding IDDSI framework for dietary requirements. Flexibility is important, as this is a zero-hour contract requiring work whenever needed, which could be weekdays or weekends. ## Responsibilities Package Description: Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a bank cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. Where you'll be working 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 As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.50 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 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 A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract A day in the life of a Cook Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity. Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies. Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards About Agincare Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide. As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers *Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions CHRSP ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - A minimum of 12 months on your right to work. Experience within kitchens and an understanding of how to run a professional kitchen. 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