Cook

trustha; Thornliebank; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Thornliebank is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team on a permanent part-time basis, averaging 24 hours per week. Key responsibilities include menu planning, ingredient preparation, and maintaining kitchen organization. The role supports older tenants and offers a positive working environment with ongoing training. The ideal candidate must comply with food safety regulations and have a flair for multi-tasking as well as cooking techniques.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £13

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing paid training

Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland

Opportunity for additional hours

Qualifications

• Ability to move around the kitchen efficiently.
• Experience using various ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Compliance with food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals according to the menu.
• Help keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently.

Skills

Menu planning

Multi-tasking

Food safety practices

Cooking techniques

Job description

Overview

Trust has a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team at 7 Eastwood Crescent, Thornliebank, East Refrewshire G46 8NS 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.
• Help keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently while following food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.

Benefits

• 24 hours average, 3 days per week on a 2-week rolling rota, 9:30am to 6:30pm (1-hour unpaid break).
• Competitive hourly rate of £13 (pay award pending).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing paid training and personal development.
• Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.
• Opportunity for additional hours covering holidays, training & other staff absences.

Profile / Qualifications

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

You will need to comply with food safety practices and maintain kitchen organization.

About the role

We support older tenants with a variety of different needs. You can expect a positive, enjoyable working environment and good training.

How to apply

Please submit the online application form no later than Noon on Monday 23rd 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, Maureen McEwan, Housing Care Manager on 0141 638 2300, or at [e-mail].

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

Legal / eligibility

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. 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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