Cook - Bank contract

Job summary

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Cordelia care home 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 £13.30 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 Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable) This is a bank / 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. Make a positive difference through food and care.

Main duties of the job

The job offers a unique opportunity to join Cordelia care home as a Chef, where you can utilize your culinary creativity to prepare comforting and delicious meals that enhance the residents' lives. Beyond just meeting dietary needs, the role involves creating themed food days that uplift and make a real difference. The package includes a competitive hourly wage of £13.30, with the added perks of free evenings, alternate weekends off, a generous refer-a-friend bonus, funded training, career development opportunities, and discounts. The role demands a minimum of 12 months of the right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary requirements is desirable. This position is a bank or zero-hour contract, giving flexibility alongside responsibilities like preparing nutritious meals, creating enjoyable dining experiences, planning menus, and maintaining high food quality standards.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is part of the Agincare Group, a leading family-owned care provider in the UK. With over 40 years of experience, Agincare supports communities nationwide with more than 5,500 team members across 170+ locations. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality care and support services to a range of clients, governed by the Care Quality Commission for adult services and Ofsted for children's services. The organisation is a strong supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, guaranteeing interviews for eligible applicants. While deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, Agincare welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds but currently cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.30 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1563131383
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Fareham, PO15 6LT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Cordelia care home 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.

• £13.30 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
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• This is a bank / 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.
• Click here to view the care home: Residential Care Home in Fareham, Hampshire | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission 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