Cook

The Cook role at Agincare Homes Holdings involves more than just cooking. You will be part of a team dedicated to providing a high quality of life for residents. This includes accommodating a variety of cultural backgrounds and dietary needs. The role requires collaboration with the home manager to plan menus reflecting residents' preferences, including themed days and events. You will manage the kitchen, ensuring hygiene and stock standards are maintained while catering to specific nutritional and dietary needs, including modified food textures and allergies. Employees enjoy £16.15 per hour, referral bonuses, career development, and funded training up to QCF level 5. Additionally, perks include a Blue Light discount package, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Requirements include a minimum of 12 months on your right to work, kitchen experience, and understanding of professional kitchen operations. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or complex dietary support is desirable;
availability for 40 hours per week is necessary.

Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service, with over 5,500 team members. They offer various care services nationwide, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care, spanning more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and military community members, offering guaranteed interviews and career conversations. They are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. However, they currently cannot offer visa sponsorship. Regulated by the CQC, Agincare emphasizes career development, offering training, pension plans, discount packages, and a supportive working environment. They also offer a friend referral scheme up to £1000 and are continually expanding their services, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing community care.

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 chef/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. In addition to our British residents, we also cater to a multicultural community which includes residents from Caribbean, Guyanese, Jamaican, Trinidad, African (including West African), Asian, and European backgrounds. The ideal candidate should have experience and understanding of a variety of cuisines that reflect these cultural needs. As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £16.15 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
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