Cook

The Cumberland; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a passionate Bank Cook to join our care team. You’ll prepare and present nutritious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs and personal preferences, helping with menu planning, stock control, and kitchen hygiene to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Applicants should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and experience cooking for varied dietary requirements, with a friendly, team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Plan weekly menus and manage food stock.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Culinary skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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. This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS. 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 . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

• Closing date: 09/11/2026
• Interview date: TBC
  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. 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.