Cook
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.2 to £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire, GL3 4EX |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-17264_1768825251 |
Summary
DBS Checked Agency Cook
Are you an experienced Cook looking for more flexibility in your work?
Do you have a DBS on the update service?
Care Connection, a division of The Best Connection are recruiting experienced DBS checked Cooks, to work for our clients in their Care Homes in the Gloucester area.
As an Agency Cook, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of Care Homes in the area. You will be able to pick and choose the shifts you want and the locations you prefer to work in.
This is a temporary role, you will work on an ad hoc basis, supporting our clients covering staffing gaps due to sickness and holidays.
You will need to have a DBS on the update service to be successful in this role!
Job Role:
Working in a food preparation environment, general preparation, cooking and serving or supporting with preparation, cooking and serving of nutrition for service users on site. Could include stock and delivery control, menu creation, cleaning, supporting individuals with choice, physical support to eat meals/drinks, recording of nutritional intakes.
Responsibilities will include:
Prepare and cook a variety of tasty and nutritious meals.
Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
Maintain a clean and organised Kitchen at all times.
Work with the kitchen staff team to optimise productivity and ensure smooth running of the days service.
You will be able to show:
Proven experience as a Cook or Chef in a professional Kitchen.
Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
A passion for food and creativity in the kitchen.
Benefits
- Weekly pay from £14.10-£14.50 per hour, shift dependent.
- Holiday paid as accrued.
- Perks at work benefit scheme, offering a wide range of savings and benefits, from shopping and holidays, to health and well being solutions.
- Flexible working hours around your own availability.
- Induction and competency refreshers.
- On call service.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.