Cook REQ02842
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,812.60 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | G13 3HR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bield Housing and Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ02842 |
Summary
Are you passionate about preparing fresh, nutritious meals and creating a warm, welcoming environment for older people? Bield Housing & Care is looking for a committed Cook to deliver a flexible, high-quality meals service that supports the wellbeing and independence of our tenants.
About the Role:
As the Cook, you’ll be responsible for providing freshly prepared meals that offer both quality and value for money. You’ll work within a set food budget, ensuring all hygiene and safety standards are met and promoted throughout the development.
Hours: 24.5 per week
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals daily as part of a collaborative team.
• Consult with tenants individually and in groups to understand their preferences and dietary needs.
• Create menus in partnership with tenants, accommodating cultural, health, and dietary requirements.
• Order, purchase, and store food supplies, maintaining accurate records.
• Manage income and expenditure receipts in line with Bield’s procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Carry out regular deep cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Support and advise new staff, volunteers, and casual workers on kitchen safety protocols.
• Report any concerns about tenants related to the meals service to the Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and daily communications.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Manager.
About You:
• A genuine interest in supporting older people.
• Experience in catering or food preparation (desirable).
• Awareness of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What We Offer
• Cook hourly rate is £13.20 (£24,018 per annum FTE)
• Full induction and free core training
• Disclosure Scotland costs covered for employment
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
About the Role:
As the Cook, you’ll be responsible for providing freshly prepared meals that offer both quality and value for money. You’ll work within a set food budget, ensuring all hygiene and safety standards are met and promoted throughout the development.
Hours: 24.5 per week
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals daily as part of a collaborative team.
• Consult with tenants individually and in groups to understand their preferences and dietary needs.
• Create menus in partnership with tenants, accommodating cultural, health, and dietary requirements.
• Order, purchase, and store food supplies, maintaining accurate records.
• Manage income and expenditure receipts in line with Bield’s procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Carry out regular deep cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Support and advise new staff, volunteers, and casual workers on kitchen safety protocols.
• Report any concerns about tenants related to the meals service to the Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and daily communications.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Manager.
About You:
• A genuine interest in supporting older people.
• Experience in catering or food preparation (desirable).
• Awareness of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What We Offer
• Cook hourly rate is £13.20 (£24,018 per annum FTE)
• Full induction and free core training
• Disclosure Scotland costs covered for employment
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
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