Bank Cook in Ferndown

Love cooking and making people smile? Join our Waterloo care home as a Bank 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 £15.00 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) Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley About the role: Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs. Create enjoyable dining

Main duties of the job

Love cooking and making people smile? Join our Waterloo care home as a Bank 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. You will be earning £15.00 per hour and enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off. There is also a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000 and funded training and career development opportunities up to QCF Level 5. Additional benefits include Blue Light discounts and a company pension, alongside on-demand pay. We are looking for those with at least 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable. The role requires a bank cook with the flexibility to work as needed, including weekdays and weekends, under a zero-hour contract. Key areas connected to the care home include Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley. Your responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals tailored to individual needs, creating enjoyable dining experiences and themed events, planning daily menus, supporting kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

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. 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 on our careers page.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join our Waterloo care home as a Bank 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

• £15.00 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)
• Bank cook required with the flexibility to work as and when required, to include weekdays and weekends - this is a zero hour contract
• Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley

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

Waterloo care home

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/waterloo-care-home-wimborne/
• Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138416463

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.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

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK. Experience in a professional kitchen is required.

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.

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