Relief Cook - CMB2661e

The Cumbria County Council; Millom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate and flexible Bank Cook to join our dedicated care team at Lapstone House Residential Home in Millom. You will prepare nutritious meals, cater to dietary needs, and help with menu planning, stock management, and kitchen hygiene.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and experience cooking for diverse dietary requirements, with an Enhanced DBS check and a supportive training environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Experience cooking for diverse dietary requirements.
• Friendly, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and attractive presentations.
• Assist with menu planning and portion control.
• Manage stock levels and maintain hygienic kitchen standards.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Support residents with dietary needs as required.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Stock management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020354 Date posted 02/09/2026 Application closing date 27/09/2026 Location MILLOM Salary £26,427 per annum pro rata Package Blank Contractual hours 0 Basis Part time Attachments Blank

Job description

Relief Cook – CMB2661e

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.

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.

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Debra Toman Lloyd by email at [e-mail]

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 applicantsas 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.