Cook - ID1602-12

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our team based at Whitelaw Court, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4SJ on a part-time, permanent basis. It’s an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Dunfermline and Fife.

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

· 24 contracted hours per week worked over 3.5 days on a rolling 2-week rota

· Competitive hourly rate of £12.25- £12.50 per hour

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Access to paid training & continued personal development

· Paid Disclosure check

· Opportunity to join our Trust Staff Agency to work flexible shifts around your other commitments.

What we’re looking for in our Cook:

Our Whitelaw Court development has a number of tenants with differing dietary needs, and day-to-day you would be required to prepare nutritious, home cooked light meals at lunch time and main meals in the evening. Our menu planner means our tenants can choose their menu in advance, making preparation and organisation more manageable. The tenants enjoy home cooking and home baking and especially enjoy the social aspect of the dining experience.

Cook Skills and Experience:

This post is a perfect opportunity to for a cook to showcase their cooking talents in a relaxed homely atmosphere and make a difference to our tenants’ health and wellbeing. You must have previous experience in cooking and serving quality food along with a relevant food related qualification e.g. REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate. This role requires you to have the ability to work as part of a team and have customer service skills.

To apply:

Your online application should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Monday 2nd September 2024.

If you live in Dunfermline or close by, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!

For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Amanda Murphy, Catering & Hygiene Partner, on 0131 444 4941.

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 to become one of our Cooks 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, a Leader in Diversity and a great place to work.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086