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Job summary

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a cook with our Trafalgar Care Home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whats on the menu for you: £13.30 per hour, Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000, No evening shifts and every other weekend off, 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, Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations, Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable), Available to work 32 hours per week from 8am until 4pm

Main duties of the job

The role of Cook at Trafalgar Care Home offers an opportunity for those who are passionate about culinary arts and have experience in catering to take on a challenging and rewarding position. The job includes crafting delicious meals that cater to individual dietary needs and creating themed dining experiences. Cooks will have the chance to work in a creative environment without evening shifts and enjoy every other weekend off. Moreover, this role offers opportunities for career development with fully funded training available up to QCF level 5, and access to a Blue Light discount package and company pension scheme. The successful candidate should have experience in a professional kitchen, be able to work according to a two-week rolling rota, and ideally have knowledge of the IDDSI framework. This role not only focuses on delivering great food but also on connecting and caring for the residents through culinary excellence.

Job description

Package Description: Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?

Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!

We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a cook with our Trafalgar Care Home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

Whats on the menu for you:

• £13.30 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• 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
• Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
• Available to work 32 hours per week from 8am until 4pm on a set shift pattern to include alternative weekends
• The work pattern will be on a 2 week rolling rota:Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, FridayWeek 2 - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

About the role:Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day.

Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.

Where you'll be workingTrafalgar care home

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/trafalgar-care-and-home-weymouth/
• Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-339875071

If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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

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About us

Agincare Homes Holdings, with over 40 years of experience, is one of the UK's leading family-owned care providers. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care and support services throughout more than 170 locations across the UK. Proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, Agincare offers guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. Their adult services are regulated by the CQC, ensuring the highest standards of care. With a workforce exceeding 5,500 members, Agincare is focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and values applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Agincare is deeply invested in supporting communities, as reflected in their dedication to excellent care and service standards.