Chef

Job Description

Spring into a new career with us!

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Or perhaps you are an experienced care professional looking for a change? Agincare has opportunities across the country that could be perfect for you and also add a real difference to the lives of those we support on a daily basis. Care is a vocation, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others and will take pride and love in the work they undertake on a daily basis. Interested? Apply today!

What’s on Offer

Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including …

• A salary of £12.40 Per Hour
• Fully funded training and career development 
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
• £500 Welcome Bonus 

About the Role

As a Care Home Chef or cook you will manage the preparation and the delivery of all meals within the Home, ensuring that any special dietary requirements are catered for.

Meals will be presented and prepared to an excellent standard and quality. You will create and maintain cooking and cleaning regimes for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Health and Safety and Company guidelines to ensure safe working practice within the home.

About You

• A minimum of 24 months on your right to work is required

• You must be able to commute to various locations
• Previous catering experience - preferably in a care home setting, however this isn't essential
• Excellent cooking skills with understanding of dietary requirements including intolerances and allergies
• Outstanding attention to detail

About Agincare

We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986.

With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have nearly 100 locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices – there really is something for everyone.

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.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

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