Relief Cook — Care Kitchen, Training & Team Focus

Westmorland and Furness Council; Millom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate and flexible Bank Cook at Lapstone House Residential Home in Millom. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus, and manage stock while maintaining hygiene and smooth kitchen operations.

Essential: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and experience cooking for diverse dietary needs; DBS check required. This is a permanent contract with opportunities for training and development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience cooking for diverse dietary requirements.
• Friendly, team‑focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious, appetising meals.
• Plan menus and manage stock.
• Maintain hygiene standards and kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking for diverse dietary reqs

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate and flexible Bank Cook at Lapstone House Residential Home in Millom. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus, and manage stock while maintaining hygiene and smooth kitchen operations.

Essential: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and experience cooking for diverse dietary needs; DBS check required. This is a permanent contract with opportunities for training and development in a supportive team environment.