Relief Cook - CMB2661e

Cumberland Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate Bank Cook to join the care team at Lapstone House Residential Home, Millom. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, planning menus, and maintaining kitchen hygiene to accommodate diverse dietary needs.

The position is permanent with DBS Enhanced clearance and requires flexibility to support our care services. Salary is £26,427 per annum pro rata, reflecting hours and pro rata terms.

Qualifications

• Passionate and flexible cook capable of handling varied dietary needs.
• Plan menus and manage stock to ensure nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious, appetising meals.
• Plan menus according to dietary needs and personal preferences.
• Manage stock and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Skills

Flexibility

Menu planning

Stock management

Hygiene standards

Job description

Relief Cook – CMB2661e

Hours: 0 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About This Opportunity

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate and flexible Bank Cook to join our dedicated care team. In this rewarding role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and presentingnutritious, appetisingmeals 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.

Location

Lapstone House Residential Home, Millom

Salary

£26,427 per annum pro rata

Hours

0 Hours per week

Contract

Permanent

About This Opportunity

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate and flexible Bank Cook to join our dedicated care team. In this rewarding role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and presentingnutritious, appetisingmeals 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.

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.

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


• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

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 Leader 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.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 27/09/2026


• Interview date:TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits


• Candidate Support


• About Cumberland Council