Cook - Bank

Job summary

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef (Bank contract) with Chalgrove care home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whats on the menu for you: £13.50 per hour; Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000; No evening shifts and every other weekend off; 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; Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations; Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex die

Main duties of the job

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef (Bank contract) with Chalgrove care home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day. Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times. If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

About us

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. Agincare is a trusted provider offering a wide range of care and support services to assist individuals in living independently and with dignity. They have a commitment to providing tailored care experiences, ensuring that all their services meet the individual needs of their clients. Agincare supports diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.

Details

• Date posted: 27 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.50 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1542530080
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Poole, BH13 6JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?

Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!

We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef (Bank contract) with Chalgrove care home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

• £13.50 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• 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
• Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
• Available to work day shifts and alternate weekends
• Please note this is a bank / zero hour contract

Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day.

Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.

• Click here to view the care home: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

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