Cook - Bank Contract

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Cordelia care home as a Chef 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 £13.30 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) This is a bank / zero hour contract 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.

Main duties of the job

The job offers a unique opportunity to join Cordelia care home as a Chef, where you can utilize your culinary creativity to prepare comforting and delicious meals that enhance the residents' lives. Beyond just meeting dietary needs, the role involves creating themed food days that uplift and make a real difference. The package includes a competitive hourly wage of £13.30, with the added perks of free evenings, alternate weekends off, a generous refer-a-friend bonus, funded training, career development opportunities, and discounts. The role demands a minimum of 12 months of the right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary requirements is desirable. This position is a bank or zero-hour contract, giving flexibility alongside responsibilities like preparing nutritious meals, creating enjoyable dining experiences, planning menus, and maintaining high food quality standards.

About us

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1563131383

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Fareham

PO15 6LT

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Cordelia care home as a Chef 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

• £13.30 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)
• This is a bank / zero hour contract

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

• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

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.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Cordelia care home as a Chef 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

• £13.30 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)
• This is a bank / zero hour contract

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

• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

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.

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

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Fareham

PO15 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Fareham

PO15 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Cordelia care home as a Chef 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

• £13.30 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)
• This is a bank / zero hour contract

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

• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

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.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.