Relief Cook - CMB2724e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Millom; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lapstone House Residential Home in Millom is seeking a Bank Cook to join the care team. You will prepare nutritious meals, cater to dietary needs, plan menus, manage stock and uphold high hygiene standards to support residents daily.

The role offers a permanent contract with flexible hours as a Bank Cook; DBS check required and training opportunities provided. If you are passionate about food and care, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Experience cooking for diverse dietary requirements.
• Friendly, team-focused attitude and willingness to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious, appetising meals.
• Plan menus and manage stock for the kitchen.
• Maintain hygiene standards and food safety throughout the service.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Support residents with dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Cooking experience

Diets & diverse needs

Job description

Location: Lapstone House Residential Home, Millom

Salary: £13.70 per hour

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.

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 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.