Cook - WMF3204e

Westmorland & Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Discount schemes

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council in Kendal is seeking a Cook to plan, prepare and serve meals that meet nutritional and dietary requirements. You will support the daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards, completing paperwork and complying with infection control and Environmental Health requirements.

No prior residential care experience is required as training will be provided. If you are reliable and eager for a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation is advantageous.
• Ability to meet dietary requirements and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve meals that are nutritionally balanced and meet dietary needs.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations, including paperwork and compliance with infection control and Environmental Health requirements.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020514 Date posted 29/10/2026 Application closing date 26/11/2026 Location KENDAL Salary 26,427.00 pro rata Package Blank Contractual hours 29.5 Basis Job share Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent x2 contract available

About this opportunity

As a cook, you will be required to plan, prepare, andserve meals that are nutritionally balanced and meet a variety of specific dietary needs. You will support the day to day running of the kitchen, maintaining the highest standards, completing paperwork, and meeting infection control and Environmental Health requirements.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable person who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of our residents, by creating enticing meals and snacks that meet the needs of our residents.

You do not need to have had previous experience in a residential home, as we will support you with the training you need. If you’re friendly and interested in a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 26/11/26

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires a enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.