Cook

Turning Point Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused support organization in Glasgow is seeking a Part-Time Cook for their Stabilisation Service. In this role, you will support individuals with a range of needs while managing kitchen operations, including food preparation and budgeting. Ideal candidates should have strong cooking and housekeeping skills. This position offers favorable working hours, benefits, and a commitment to staff development. The team values lived experience and seeks someone passionate about making a difference in individuals' lives.

Benefits

123 Learning and development courses

29 eLearning courses

Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Career Pathway opportunities

Pension Scheme

35 holiday/public holidays days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and managing kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and budgeting.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food to residents.

Skills

Cooking skills

Housekeeping skills

Job description

Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Residential Recovery Service - Stabilisation

Type of service: Drugs and Alcohol Service

Job Type: Cook

Hours of work: Part Time

Job Description

Post: Cook

Service: GADRRS Stabilisation Service

Based: Glasgow

Hours: Part Time (15 hours, 2 days a week)

Salary: £25,264-£26,076 (Pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Do you wish to work as a cook without committing to working every evening and weekend? We have the ideal opportunity for you. Because People Matter join us to reach your full potential at Turning Point Scotland.

Glasgow Residential Stabilisation Service aims to provide a 4 to 6 weeks residential service for individuals who are no longer managing their support within a community setting.

Our team of social care, nursing and medical staff will provide treatment and support to individuals who are deemed to be engaging in high risk drug and/or alcohol use with complex needs. Collaboratively working within a Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC) to address the individuals’ physical, mental, social and emotional needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a range of interventions in 1:1 and group work settings to support, encourage and motivate individuals to assist them to gain some stability back in their life.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes.
• Work with the support and nursing team to provide the best possible support to the residents such as noting any behavioural changes in residents and accommodating dietary requirements.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen, taking control of food ordering, health and safety regulations and food standards legislation, whilst keeping a close eye on finances and budgeting.
• Be solely responsible for the kitchen, preparing, cooking and serving food to residents as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Work 15 2 days a week covering every second weekend.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes
• Does the post include personal care? No
• Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No
• Will the service users be involved in this process? No

Benefits

• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway – we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days per year.

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities.

We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views.

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.