Cook

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. As an Agincare employee, youll enjoy £13.30 per hour, a refer a friend scheme to earn up to £1000, outstanding career development, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Requirements include 12 months on the right to work, kitchen experience, understanding of professional kitchen running, and an understanding of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. The role requires 36 hours per week on a set shift pattern including alternative weekends. Involves menu planning in collaboration with the home manager and residents, understanding
dietary needs, and managing the kitchen.

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: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/agincourt-care-home-in-weymouth-dorset-agincare/ Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-204767878 As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.30 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 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 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 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 Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our
services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new 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 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the, Agincare is celebrating 40 years of care for communities. As a family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members and expanding, services have been strengthened through care home developments and the launch of not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is among the UKs largest care providers, offering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across over 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community by pledging guaranteed interviews or conversations for service leavers and military community members. All Agincare services are regulated by the CQC and the company upholds equal opportunity employment standards, inviting applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. However, visa sponsorship is not offered at present. For more opportunities, job seekers are encouraged to explore www.agincare.com/careers.