Relief Cook - CMB2646e

Job details

Job reference

REQ00000020312

Date posted

18/08/2026

Application closing date

18/09/2026

Location

LONGTOWN

Salary

£13.26 Per Hour

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Part time

Relief Cook - CMB2646e

Job description

Relief Cook – CMB2646e

Location: Eskdale Residential Home, Longtown

Salary: £13.26 Per Hour

Hours: 0 per week

About this opportunity

• To engage with residents and staff to understand resident’s food and drink preferences and develop menus that reflect those preferences with variety and a balanced and wholesome diet to meet varying nutritional requirements.
• To prepare, cook and present meals, snacks and refreshments in a way that is appetising.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the running of the kitchen ensuring hygiene standards meets current legislation and efficiency of the kitchen is maximised.

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 Nick Hewetson-Jones by email at Nick [email protected]

DBS Checks

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
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

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 [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 18/09/2026
• 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.