Cook - Bank - Job Vacancy

Location: Poole, Dorset (Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home)

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Contract Type: Bank / Zero Hour Contract (Part Time, with no evening shifts and every other weekend off)

Closing Date: 29 August 2026

Job Overview

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is looking for a keen chef with heart, creativity, and a passion for making people smile to join Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home as a Bank Cook.

Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? Great food is about more than just flavor—it is about comfort, connection, and care. As a Bank Cook, you will have the opportunity to use your culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every single day!

What We Offer You

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Schedule: No evening shifts and every other weekend off (Bank contract)
Refer-a-friend scheme earning up to £1,000
Outstanding career development with fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
Blue Light discount package and company pension scheme
Access to on-demand pay

What You Will Do

Craft delicious, nutritious meals that meet individual dietary and nutritional needs
Create themed dining experiences and comforting dishes that remind residents of home
Assist with daily menu creation and support the smooth, hygienic operation of the kitchen
Ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety, presentation, and kitchen hygiene are maintained at all times

What We Are Looking For

Experience in a professional kitchen and a strong understanding of kitchen operations
Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
Availability to work day shifts and alternate weekends
Minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)