Cook
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,264 to £26,076 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Turning Point Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6216 |
Summary
Do you wish to work as a cook without committing to working every evening and weekend? Do you want a healthy work/life balance? 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
We aim 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.
As a Cook, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and well-being. You will 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.
You will 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. As the cook you will be solely responsible for the kitchen and that will include preparing, cooking and serving food to residents as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.
https://youtu.be/eZ_4EgRzHQ4
This role is 15 hours, 2 days a week covering every second weekend.
We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views. https://turningpointscotland.com/turning-point-scotland-is-committed-to-employing-people-with-lived-experience/
Glasgow Residential Stabilisation Service
We aim 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.
As a Cook, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and well-being. You will 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.
You will 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. As the cook you will be solely responsible for the kitchen and that will include preparing, cooking and serving food to residents as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.
https://youtu.be/eZ_4EgRzHQ4
This role is 15 hours, 2 days a week covering every second weekend.
We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views. https://turningpointscotland.com/turning-point-scotland-is-committed-to-employing-people-with-lived-experience/
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