Cook - Bank
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Cook - Bank
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Bank Cook to work at a care home in Dursley, Gloucestershire. The role involves menu planning, managing dietary requirements including IDDSI framework, kitchen management, and maintaining hygiene standards. Salary: £12.75 per hour.
Job Summary
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. Where you'll be working: Care Home in Gloucestershire (www.[Employer hidden].com). As an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employee you'll enjoy £12.75 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, and 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, and knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. Please note that this is a bank contract. Must be flexible to work weekends and/or during the week when needed.
Main Duties
- Menu planning - Collaborating with the home manager and residents' requests to develop and implement menu ideas.
- Understanding dietary needs - Working with staff to meet specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.
- Kitchen Management - Main point of contact for the kitchen, responsible for 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, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK's largest care providers, delivering care across more than 170 locations nationwide. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Job Details
- Date posted: 07 May 2026
- Salary: £12.75 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1500197278
- Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Homes Holdings, Dursley, GL11 4BE
Person Specification
Essential: 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.
Employer Details
Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Homes Holdings, Dursley, GL11 4BE
Employer's website: www.[Employer hidden].com
Contact: Recruitment Team, [contact hidden]