Flexible Relief Cook — Nourishing Meals & Menu Planning

The Methodist Church in Britain; Millom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for training and develop

Job summary

Lapstone House Residential Home, a care home run by Cumberland Council, seeks a relief cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents with varied dietary needs, assist with menu planning and stock control. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and offers an opportunity to support a busy kitchen team.

The position focuses on delivering safe, appetising meals, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations within a caring, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare and present meals for varied dietary needs and preferences.
• Plan menus and manage kitchen stock.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious, appetising meals for 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

Experience cooking for diverse dietary

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Lapstone House Residential Home, a care home run by Cumberland Council, seeks a relief cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents with varied dietary needs, assist with menu planning and stock control. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and offers an opportunity to support a busy kitchen team.

The position focuses on delivering safe, appetising meals, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations within a caring, team-oriented environment.