Caring Cook — Nutritious Meals, Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Manpower Group (UK); Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced DBS checks

Birthday leave

Employee discounts and reward schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting a Cook for a residential care provider in Carlisle, Cumbria. The role focuses on planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals that meet dietary needs while maintaining high food hygiene standards.

We are offering 36 hours per week with potential for part-time work, a competitive salary up to £26,812.50 per year, and benefits including pension, life assurance, and staff discounts. Enhanced DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar cooking or catering role.
• Strong practical cooking skills and a passion for preparing fresh meals.
• Experience of menu planning and catering for groups.
• Understanding of the nutritional requirements of older people.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant catering qualifications or training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals in line with menu plans.
• Create varied weekly menus that meet the dietary and nutritional needs of residents.
• Prepare specialist and textured diets where required.
• Ensure all food preparation, storage and serving complies with food hygiene regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Order supplies, manage stock levels and monitor kitchen inventory.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and residents where appropriate.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting a Cook for a residential care provider in Carlisle, Cumbria. The role focuses on planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals that meet dietary needs while maintaining high food hygiene standards.

We are offering 36 hours per week with potential for part-time work, a competitive salary up to £26,812.50 per year, and benefits including pension, life assurance, and staff discounts. Enhanced DBS checks apply.