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Bank Cook


Location
Weymouth, England
Salary
£14.60 an hour
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
08 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
09 Jul 2026
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Job summary

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Grevill House 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 £14.60 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, preferably in a care home setting Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable) This is a bank role, meaning you must be flexible to work as and when required Please note 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, hygie

Main duties of the job

Join Grevill House as a Bank Cook to utilize your creativity in preparing meals that brighten residents' days. The role involves meeting dietary needs, creating themed food days, and more. Benefits include earning £14.60 per hour, free evenings, and every other weekend off. The role also offers bonuses, funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, and on-demand pay. Applicants should have at least 12 months' right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. This is a flexible bank role with a zero-hour contract, requiring adaptability for work schedules.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is one of the UK's leading family-owned care providers, with a history of over 40 years supporting communities across the UK. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare provides high-quality care and support services across over 170 locations. The company is committed to inclusivity and offers guaranteed interviews for applicants from the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community. Services for adults are CQC-regulated, and children's services are Ofsted-regulated. Agincare welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences but cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Details

  • Date posted: 09 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14.60 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1525067210
  • Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Cheltenham, GL52 6YL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Grevill House 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.

  • £14.60 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
  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
  • Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting
  • Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
  • This is a bank role, meaning you must be flexible to work as and when required
  • Please note this is a zero hour contract
  • 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.
  • Care home: Care & Nursing Home in Cheltenham Gloucester | Grevill House | Agincare
  • CQC rating: Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

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

  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.

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This advert is for Bank Cook with Agincare in Weymouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £14.60 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 08 Aug 2026.

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