Bank Cook

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, hygiene, and presentation.

Main duties of the job

Join Grevill House as a Bank Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious meals that brighten residents days. Responsibilities include meeting dietary needs and creating themed food days. Benefits include £14.60 per hour, evenings free, every other weekend off, a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training, Blue Light discounts, company pension, and on-demand pay. Requirements: at least 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen (preferably in a care home), knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable), and flexibility for bank role work. This is a zero-hour contract position.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is part of Agincare, a leading family-owned care provider in the UK. With over 5,500 team members and 170+ locations, Agincare has been supporting communities for 40 years. The organisation is committed to high-quality care and support services, regulated by the CQC and Ofsted. Agincare supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. The company promotes an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, though they are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Details

• Date posted: 06 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.60 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1559997526
• 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