# Bank Cook > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Agincare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-cook/48b381ec-8298-45e7-b3f8-d9e4be20501b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-cook/48b381ec-8298-45e7-b3f8-d9e4be20501b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Agincare - **Town:** Weymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.30 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T07:03:20.907Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0014-26-1060?employerCode=L0014 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522293744&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary 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 chef/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. As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.30 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. Please note that this is a bank contract. Must be flexible to work weekends and/or during the week when needed between the hours of 7am-4pm. A day in the life of a Cook: Menu planning - Collaborating with the home manager and our resident ### Main duties of the job This position invites individuals looking to learn new skills while delivering great food. Candidates with experience in catering and managing dietary requirements are preferred. As part of Agincare's team, the role of a chef/cook is essential in ensuring a high quality of life for residents. The job offers £13.30 per hour, a refer-a-friend scheme earning up to £1000, outstanding career development, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Required qualifications include a minimum of 12 months of right to work, experience in professional kitchens, and preferably, knowledge of the IDDSI framework. This is a bank contract requiring flexibility to work weekends and during the week from 7 am to 4 pm. Responsibilities include menu planning with the home manager and residents, understanding dietary needs, managing kitchen operations, stock management, and maintaining hygiene standards. ### About us Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service, known for its rapid growth and dedication to community care. With over 5,500 team members, Agincare operates more than 170 locations nationwide, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. The organisation continues to expand and develop its services, including launching a new not-for-profit Children's Services. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community through guaranteed interviews, in support of the Care Leaver Covenant. As an equal opportunities employer, Agincare is regulated by the CQC, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds. Though they have a wide range of job opportunities, they currently do not offer visa sponsorship. ### Details - Date posted: 30 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.30 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1522293744 - Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Dursley, GL11 4BE, 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 chef/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: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare - £13.30 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. - Please note that this is a bank contract - Must be flexible to work weekends and/or during the week when needed between the hours of 7am-4pm - 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 ## Job Details 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 chef/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. As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.30 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. Please note that this is a bank contract. Must be flexible to work weekends and/or during the week when needed between the hours of 7am-4pm. A day in the life of a Cook: Menu planning - Collaborating with the home manager and our resident ## Job Description This position invites individuals looking to learn new skills while delivering great food. Candidates with experience in catering and managing dietary requirements are preferred. As part of Agincare's team, the role of a chef/cook is essential in ensuring a high quality of life for residents. The job offers £13.30 per hour, a refer-a-friend scheme earning up to £1000, outstanding career development, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Required qualifications include a minimum of 12 months of right to work, experience in professional kitchens, and preferably, knowledge of the IDDSI framework. This is a bank contract requiring flexibility to work weekends and during the week from 7 am to 4 pm. Responsibilities include menu planning with the home manager and residents, understanding dietary needs, managing kitchen operations, stock management, and maintaining hygiene standards. ## 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 chef/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: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare £13.30 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. Please note that this is a bank contract Must be flexible to work weekends and/or during the week when needed between the hours of 7am-4pm 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 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, a background within kitchens, and understanding of professional kitchen operations. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.