Cook

Agincare Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Weymouth is looking for a dedicated Cook. This role involves menu planning, ensuring that nutritional and dietary needs are met for residents, and managing the day-to-day kitchen operations. You will be supported with outstanding career development, fully funded training, and a refer-a-friend scheme. Candidates must have at least 12 months of kitchen experience and be available to work a set shift pattern that includes weekends. Join our team and make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Career development opportunities

Fully funded training

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a kitchen.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements is essential.
• Available for 36 hours per week including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on menu planning and themed events.
• Ensure nutritional needs of residents are met.
• Manage kitchen operations including hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Understanding of professional kitchen management

Knowledge of IDDSI framework

Job description

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 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.

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home: Trafalgar Care and Home, Weymouth
• Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-339875071

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £izardc 12.75 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

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months Cecilia 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 36 hours per week on a set shift pattern to include alternative weekends

A day in the life of a Cook

• Menu planning – Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will 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 インラ day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care &Keith nursing homes, home948 care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live‑in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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

• Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.