Cook

trustha; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local housing trust is seeking an experienced Cook for their Millar Park location in Hamilton, Scotland. This part-time role averages 24 hours per week, offering a competitive hourly rate of £13. Key responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. The successful candidate will support older tenants while ensuring high standards of food handling and sanitation. Training and development opportunities are available, along with a generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing paid training

Opportunity for additional hours

Paid candidate vetting

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to move around the kitchen efficiently.
• Adept at food preparation and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals according to the menu.
• Menu planning and ordering of ingredients.
• Keep the kitchen organized and efficient.

Skills

Experience in using various ingredients

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of food handling and sanitation

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team at Millar Park, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire ML3 9BD on a permanent part-time contract of 24 hours (average) per week.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Menu planning, ordering, preparing ingredients and working alongside the catering assistant.
• Keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently while ensuring you follow food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.

What we offer

• 24 hours average per week on a 2-week rolling rota:
• 9.30am to 6.30pm (1-hour unpaid break)
• Week 1 - Monday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Competitive hourly rate of £13
• 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

About the employer

Here at Trust Housing, we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring and supporting people with their everyday lives.

Requirements and expectations

You must be able in moving around the kitchen and adept in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques will be an advantage.

You will help to keep the kitchen organised 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.

Application details

To apply please submit our online application form no later than Noon on Friday 20th February 2026. If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Amanda Murphy, Catering & Hygiene Partner on 0131 444 4941, or at [e-mail], or alternatively, contact Katrina Cameron, Later Living Manager on 01355 590 734, or at [e-mail].

We encourage all applicants to study the provided job description to familiarise themselves with the role and the duties involved.

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.

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