Cook - CMB2714e

The Cumbria County Council; Aspatria; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Cook for Park Lodge Residential Home in Aspatria to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs. You will plan menus, manage stock, maintain strict hygiene, and support daily kitchen operations in a caring environment.

The role offers a permanent contract with 30.5 hours per week, a salary of £21,784 per annum pro rata, and opportunities for training. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required and DBS enhanced check applies.

Qualifications

• Requires Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience cooking for diverse dietary requirements.
• Friendly, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious, appetising meals.
• Help plan menus and manage stock.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Skills

Basic food hygiene certificate

Dietary requirements

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020456 Date posted 12/10/2026 Application closing date 02/11/2026 Location ASPATRIA Salary £21,784 per annum pro rata Package Blank Contractual hours 30.5 Basis Part time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Park Lodge Residential Home, Aspatria
Salary: £21,784 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate Cook to join our dedicated care team. In this rewarding role, you’ll be responsiblefor preparing and presenting nutritious, appetising meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs and personal preferences. You’ll also help plan menus, manage stock, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

We’re looking for someone with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, experience in cooking for diverse dietary requirements, and a friendly, team-focused attitude. In return, you’ll enjoy a supportive working environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you’re enthusiastic about food and care, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Gillian Shepherd by email at gillian.shepherd @cumbria.gov.uk

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail] . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.