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. Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: Care & Nursing Home in Cheltenham Gloucester | Grevill House | Agincare 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 essential This is a bank position, so you must be flexible to work as and when required Experience in a kitchen within a care home setting is desirable A day in the life of a Cook 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 About Agincare Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
Main duties of the job
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, a refer a friend scheme to earn 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. You are required to have 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 essential. This is a bank position, so you must be flexible to work as and when required. Experience in a kitchen within a care home setting is desirable.
About us
Agincare is a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, it is one of the UKs largest care providers and is continuing to grow. Agincare has over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. It offers a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about career opportunities. All of its care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to Agincare, and it welcomes applications from all.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.30 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1523312413
- Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Cheltenham, GL52 6YL, 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 & Nursing Home in Cheltenham Gloucester | Grevill House | Agincaree)
- £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 essential
- This is a bank position, so you must be flexible to work as and when required
- Experience in a kitchen within a care home setting is desirable
- 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
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*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 how to run a professional kitchen. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is essential.
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