Bank Cook

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a chef/cook with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. As an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employee you'll enjoy £13.50 per hour, a refer a friend scheme to earn up to £1000, outstanding career development, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a blue light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. A minimum of 12 months right to work, a kitchen background, and knowledge of the IDDSI framework are required.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a family-owned care provider in the UK, proudly celebrating 40 years of community care service. With over 5,500 team members, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UKs largest care providers, offering home care, nursing homes, live-in care, and supported living across 170 locations nationwide. The organisation is dedicated to quality service, evidenced by its regulation under the CQC. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] commits to equal opportunities, encouraging diverse applications, and actively supports care leavers and the Armed Forces community through guaranteed interview opportunities.

Details

• Date posted: 23 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.50 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1493479886
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Homes Holdings, Christchurch, BH23 2BY

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking bank for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a chef/cook with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.[Employer hidden].com/care-homes/dorset/naseby-care-home-christchurch/
• Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-203826740

As an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employee you'll enjoy

• £13.50 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• 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
• A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable
• As this is a bank role you must have the flexibility to work day and weekend shifts as and when required

A day in the life of a Cook

• Menu planning - Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas.
• Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.
• Kitchen Management - You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children's Services. Today, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQC and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role is not the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.[Employer hidden].com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work. A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements.

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: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Homes Holdings, Christchurch, BH23 2BY

Employer's website: https://www.[Employer hidden].com/

Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]