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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. In addition to our British residents, we also cater to a multicultural community which includes residents from Caribbean, Guyanese, Jamaican, Trinidad, African (including West African), Asian, and European backgrounds. The ideal candidate should have experience and understanding of a variety of cuisines that reflect these cultural needs. Where you'll be working As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy 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 backgrou

Main duties of the job

The job of a chef/cook with Agincare involves more than just cooking; it includes maintaining a high quality of life for residents by catering to their diverse dietary needs. Located in London, with a pay rate of £16.15 per hour, the role is set within a multicultural environment with residents from varied backgrounds such as Caribbean, Guyanese, Jamaican, and more. The responsibilities involve collaborating on menu planning, ensuring dietary needs are met, and managing kitchen operations. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development, training, and a discount package. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchens, knowledge of IDDSI framework, and should be available to work 40 hours a week.

About us

Agincare, a family-owned care provider, has been in operation for over 40 years and employs more than 5,500 team members across the UK. Known for its commitment to care, Agincare provides a range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, and live-in care across 170+ locations. The organization is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and supports the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers. Agincare's operations are regulated by CQC, and they pride themselves on being an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds. They are dedicated to supporting communities and are currently expanding their services.

Details

• Date posted: 17 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £16.15 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1527808819
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, London, SE1 4SH, 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.

In addition to our British residents, we also cater to a multicultural community which includes residents from Caribbean, Guyanese, Jamaican, Trinidad ,African (including West African), Asian, and European backgrounds.The ideal candidate should have experience and understanding of a variety of cuisines that reflect these cultural needs.

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• £16.15 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 desirable.
• Available to work 40 hours per week

• 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

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities.As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

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