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Agincare

Cook

£13.30 an hour

  • Derby
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on 10 Oct 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Salary: £13.30 an hour

Package Description: Are you a keen cook 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 chef with our Nightingale 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 is desirable. This role is two 8 hour shifts per week working from 7.00am - 3.00pm on a two week rolling rota as follows: Week 1: Saturday and Sunday, Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday. 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 working Nightingale care home.

The role of a cook at Agincare Homes Holdings involves more than just preparing meals; it's about delivering nourishment with care and creativity to improve residents' daily lives. Located in Derby at the Nightingale care home, this permanent position offers a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts. The cook will work two 8-hour shifts per week on a two-week rolling rota, focusing on meal preparation that adheres to specific dietary needs. Competency in kitchen operations and knowledge of the IDDSI framework are desirable. The position promises career development and offers a salary of £13.30 per hour along with other benefits such as a refer-a-friend scheme, Blue Light discount package, and fully funded training up to QCF level 5. If you're enthusiastic about creating meal experiences that bring joy and comfort, this role is tailored for you. Collaborate with the team to ensure outstanding service and make a positive difference every day.

Package Description

Are you a keen cook with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?

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