Cook

Agincare Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Cook to join their team in East Midlands. In this role, you will be responsible for menu planning, managing dietary needs, and ensuring high standards in kitchen operations. Ideal candidates have experience in a professional kitchen and knowledge of dietary requirements, including the IDDSI framework. This position is part-time, requiring 16 hours a week, with a shift pattern including weekends. Join a supportive team committed to enhancing residents' quality of life.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonuses

Support for care leavers

Opportunity for growth within a large company

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months of work rights.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on menu planning with the home manager and residents.
• Ensure nutritional and dietary needs are met for residents.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock and hygiene.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Menu planning

Stock management

Understanding of hygiene standards

Job 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.

• 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.
• This role is 2 days per week, 7.30am - 3.30pm this includes alternative weekends
• Available to work 16 hours per week on a set shift pattern

A day in the life of a Cook

• 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

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 & nursing homes, home 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