Cook - CMB2738e

The Methodist Church in Britain; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 8,600 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed interview for disabled

Care leavers 24 and under

Eligible armed forces veterans

Job summary

The Gables residential home, operated by Cumberland Council, is seeking a part-time cook to join the care team. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals that meet varied dietary needs, planning menus, and maintaining stock and hygiene in a residential care setting. It is a permanent post with 21 hours per week.

Requirements include a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will work within a supportive team and have opportunities for training and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious meals for varied dietary needs and preferences.
• Plan menus.
• Manage kitchen stock.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly day to day.

Skills

Friendly, team-focused attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This is a cook post at The Gables residential home, run by Cumberland Council, where the kitchen sits within the wider care team. The work centres on preparing and presenting nutritious meals that suit a range of dietary needs and personal preferences, alongside menu planning, stock control and keeping hygiene standards high. Set at 21 hours a week on a permanent basis, it is a part-time post in a residential care setting. Fit turns on a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, experience cooking for varied diets, and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Prepare and present nutritious meals for varied dietary needs and preferences
• Plan menus
• Manage kitchen stock
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly day to day

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

• Experience cooking for diverse dietary requirements

Skills & knowledge

• Friendly, team-focused attitude

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Embodies council values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, innovative

What’s offered

• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants, care leavers aged 24 and under, and eligible armed forces veterans