Cook - CMB2711e

The Methodist Church in Britain; Maryport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Training and development

Staff benefits

Job summary

Parkside Residential Home within Cumberland Council is seeking a permanent cook to prepare meals that meet varied dietary needs, plan menus, and keep the kitchen running smoothly. You will work on stock control, hygiene compliance and support the home’s residents with nutritious meals; Enhanced DBS and Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are required; applicants should have experience cooking for diverse diets.

This role offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience cooking for diverse dietary requirements.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious meals that suit varied dietary needs and preferences.
• Help plan menus.
• Manage kitchen stock.
• Maintain hygiene standards.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Skills

Friendly, team-focused attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This permanent cook post sits in the care team at Parkside Residential Home, run by Cumberland Council. The work centres on preparing meals that suit a range of dietary needs and personal preferences, alongside menu planning, stock control and keeping the kitchen hygienic and running smoothly. Because the home supports residents, the role needs an enhanced DBS check. Applicants need a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and experience of cooking for varied diets.

What the job involves

• Prepare and present nutritious meals that suit varied dietary needs and preferences
• Help plan menus
• Manage kitchen stock
• Maintain hygiene standards
• Ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

• Experience of cooking for diverse dietary requirements

Skills & knowledge

• Friendly, team-focused attitude
• Flexible approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Embodies the council's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering and innovative

What’s offered

• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Staff benefits, as listed on the council careers site
• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants, care leavers aged 24 and under, and eligible armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria