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Cook - Dunfermline (WC) - ID2704-12 - 420448

Trust Housing Association

Dunfermline

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in Dunfermline. This role involves menu planning, ingredient preparation, and ensuring a clean and efficient kitchen environment. With a commitment to supporting older tenants, you'll find a fulfilling workplace that values your contribution. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. If you are passionate about cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement
Ongoing paid training
Paid candidate vetting
Opportunity for additional hours

Qualifications

  • Experience in cooking and preparing meals for various dietary needs.
  • Ability to follow food safety and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare delicious meals according to the menu and dietary needs.
  • Plan menus and order ingredients while maintaining kitchen organization.

Skills

Cooking Skills
Menu Planning
Multi-tasking
Food Handling
Sanitation Procedures

Job description

Trust has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team at Whitelaw Court, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4SJ on a permanent part-time contract of 28 hours (average) per week.

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu.

As a Cook, your duties would involve menu planning, ordering, preparing ingredients, and working alongside the catering assistant.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we will offer you:

  • 28 hours average per week on a 2-week rolling rota working every second weekend, from 8.30am to 5.30pm (with 1-hour unpaid break)
  • Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Ongoing paid training and personal development
  • Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland
  • Opportunity for additional hours covering for holidays, training & other staff absences.

You must be able to move around the kitchen and be apt at multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques will be an advantage.

You will help to keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently while ensuring you follow food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.

We support older tenants with a variety of different needs. Not only will you get a great sense of achievement, but in return, you can expect excellent training and a positive enjoyable working environment.

Submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 29th April 2025. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Amanda Murphy, Catering & Hygiene Partner, on 0131 444 4941, or at amandamu@trustha.org.uk.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and, if successful, will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities, we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

If you feel you have the skills and experience outlined above, and you'd like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we'd like to hear from you.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086

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