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. 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.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Bank Cook at Agincare is more than just a cooking position. It involves working with a team to provide high-quality care through food, catering for residents' specific dietary needs, including modified food textures and allergies. The position is based at a care home in Christchurch, which is part of Agincare's vast network of services focused on enhancing the quality of life for its clients. Agincare offers a series of benefits for its employees, including a competitive pay rate, career development opportunities, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, and a company pension scheme. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 months of experience working in a kitchen environment, familiarity with running a professional kitchen, and knowledge of the IDDSI framework. The bank cook must be flexible to work various hours, including weekdays and weekends, under a zero-hour contract. The role includes menu planning and ensuring nutritional needs are met.
About us
Agincare Homes Holdings is a reputable and long-standing care provider in the UK, celebrating 40 years of dedicated service to communities nationwide. As a family-owned business, they have grown significantly, expanding their services to various facets of care such as nursing homes, home care, live-in care, and supported living across over 170 locations. Their commitment to high standards is evidenced by their adherence to regulations from the Care Quality Commission. Agincare's inclusive employment policy encourages applications from all backgrounds, supporting care leavers through the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community via the Armed Forces Covenant. As they continue to grow and enhance their service offerings, Agincare places a strong emphasis on quality care and staff development, making them a leading choice for both clients and employees looking for a supportive and expanding work environment within the care industry.
Details
- Date posted: 16 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.50 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1527343887
- 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.
- 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
- £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
- 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
- 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
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 Forces community 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
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- 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
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