Cook

The role of a cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with the team to provide a high quality of life for residents.

Main duties of the job

As a cook with Agincare you will be responsible for menu planning, understanding dietary needs and managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning - collaborate with the home manager and residents to develop and implement menu ideas.
• Understanding dietary needs - work closely with staff to meet residents' specific nutritional and dietary needs, including modified textures and allergies.
• Kitchen Management - act as the main contact for the kitchen, responsible for stock management and hygiene standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 12 months right to work.
• Background within kitchens and knowledge of how to run a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or ability to support complex dietary requirements is desirable.
• Experience in catering and managing dietary requirements.
• Availability to work 16 hours per week (2 days per week, 7.30am 3.30pm, including alternative weekends).

Benefits

• £12.75 per hour.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1,000.
• Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5.
• Company pension scheme.
• On demand pay.

About Agincare

Agincare is a family run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members across more than 100 locations, we are one of the UK's largest care providers, delivering care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live in offices. All services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and commit to supporting care leavers to live independently.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.