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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, it’s about comfort, connection and care. As a cook with our Trafalgar Care Home, you’ll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

• £13.30 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• 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, Friday
  Week 2 - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Whether it’s 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, you’ll be making a real difference every day .

Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, you’ll 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 .

If you’re passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, we’d love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the England. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s 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.