Relief Cook - CMB2661e

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

Relief Cook - CMB2661e

Location: Lapstone House Residential Home, Millom

Salary: £25,583 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 presenting nutritious, appetising meals 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.

We're looking for someone with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, experience in cooking for diverse dietary requirements, and a friendly, team-focused attitude. In return, you'll enjoy a supportive working environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you're enthusiastic about food and care, we'd love to hear from you.

• you’ll enjoy a supportive working environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

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

• 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.

We're proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer.

Closing date: 27/09/2026

Interview date: TBC