Cook
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17,321 to £18,187 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | EH7 4NS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hanover Scotland Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10830-47973 |
Summary
Cook
Location: Chandlers Court, Elgin
Working Hours: 26.25 hours per week
Remuneration: £17,321 per annum (during 6-month probation period),
£18,187 per annum (upon completion of successful probation)
Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 23:59pm
Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. As a Gold Investors in People Employer, we want the best people to come and work with us.
We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly and positive individual to come and join our team as a Cook. Based at our Housing with Care development in Elgin, this is a permanent opportunity working on a 4 on/4 off rota basis and there will be a requirement to work weekends and public holidays.
As Cook, you will maintain kitchen areas to a high standard in line with environmental health regulations. There shall also be responsibility for both ordering and stock control, with a focus on sourcing produce from local suppliers.
The successful candidate will be able to cook and bake to a high standard as well as prepare healthy and nutritional meals in line with individual care plans, this includes for soft diet, diabetes, and catering for any known allergies.
About You
Essential
• To join us you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Good team working skills.
• Ability to cook healthy, nutritional meals.
• Flexible approach to work and professional conduct towards vulnerable adults.
• Basic IT skills.
• Knowledge of Cook Safe and HACCP food safety regulations.
• Completion of a PVG / Disclosure prior to starting in the role.
What We Offer
Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP Wellbeing and Young Person’s Guarantee employer.
Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:
• Competitive salary and pension options.
• Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts and health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 8th February 2026, 23:59
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 11th February 2026 in-person in Elgin.