Job summary
Love cooking and making people smile? Join The Coombs as a Chef 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, hygiene, and presentation...
Main duties of the job
Love cooking and making people smile? Join The Coombs as a Chef 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? Earn £14.60 per hour, enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off, and refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000. We also provide funded training and career development up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts & company pension, and on-demand pay. We need someone with a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable. This is a bank role meaning you must be flexible to work as and when required. The role involves preparing nutritious meals tailored to individual needs, creating enjoyable dining experiences and themed events, planning daily menus, and supporting kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
About us
Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With over 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. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. While we are unable to offer visa sponsorship currently, we encourage potential candidates to explore our other vacancies through our careers page at www.agincare.com/careers.
Details
- Date posted: 09 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.60 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1525067207
- Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Coleford, GL16 8QE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Love cooking and making people smile?
Join The Coombs as a Chef 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 Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire The Coombs | 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. Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.
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