Job summary
Love cooking and making people smile? Join Paternoster House as a 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 part-time position, working 16 hours per week, to include alternate weekends Shift patterns will vary 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. Where youll be working Care home: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Paternoster House | Agincare CQC rating: Good
Main duties of the job
The job is for a Cook at Paternoster House, part of Agincare Homes Holdings in Cirencester. The role is permanent and part-time, consisting of 16 hours per week, including alternate weekends. The cook will be responsible for preparing appetizing meals that meet the dietary needs of the residents while also creating themed events that enhance their dining experience. Benefits include an hourly wage of £14.60, refer-a-friend bonuses, and funded training up to QCF Level 5. Applicants must have at least 12 months' right to work in the UK and experience working in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable, but not required.
About us
Agincare has been supporting communities in the UK for over 40 years and is one of the leading family-owned care providers in the country. The company employs over 5,500 team members across more than 170 locations, providing high-quality care and support services. Agincare's adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, although they currently cannot offer visa sponsorship. Agincare supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.60 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 1526167269
- Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Cirencester, GL7 1JR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?
Join Paternoster House as a 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 part time position, working 16 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
- Shift patterns will vary
- 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 Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Paternoster 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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.
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This advert is for Cook - Part Time with Agincare in Weymouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £14.60 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Aug 2026.
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