Cook, Ridgepark House & Clannalba

Cook

Ridgepark House & Clannalba

Casual opportunity available

£9.50 per hour

Reference: SA/33

Scottish Autism seeks to promote and provide care, education, support and opportunities for people with autism of all ages throughout Scotland. We work tirelessly to create a world where autistic people are understood and enabled to lead meaningful, fulfilling and happy lives as valued members of the community.

A key expectation of everyone who works for Scottish Autism is that they live and breathe our values; Collaboration, Change Makers, Compassion and Contribution. Our values come into play throughout everything we do at work – how we work together, and how we deliver services to the people we support and to the people we work alongside.

Clannalba – provides Residential Support for 9 young autistic men, enabling them to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Clannalba is located in Lamington, by Biggar, South Lanarkshire – due to location Drivers are preferred.

Ridgepark House – is a Residential Assessment and Transition Service supporting 9 individuals to develop their skills for the future. Ridgepark is situated in Lanark.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Cook. You will contribute to the provision of innovative and healthy food for young people and adults with autism.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled cooking activities, including planning healthy and varied menus (including special diets), preparing a full range of meals for supported individuals, organise the serving of meals and ensuring the kitchen preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.

The successful applicant will have general catering experience backed up with great interpersonal skills and an ability to work as a part of a flexible team.

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Scottish Autism is a smoke free organisation. Our aim is to protect the Health and Wellbeing of our employees and the individuals we support by providing a smoke free environment.

Closing Date: 8^th October 2021

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.

Registered charity number is SC009068