Cook - Ridgepark, Lanark in Lanark

Cook – Ridgepark, Lanark

Part time position available 27 hours per week

Shift times: 8AM – 5:30PM

£24,242 pro rata per annum
£12.60 per hour

Reference: SA780

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with a keen passion for cooking or baking. Based within our Ridgepark service in Lanark, you will work within a small team to provide nutritious meals for the individuals we support.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing a number of cooking activities, including planning healthy and varied menus (carefully considering 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 to a clean and hygienic standard.

Whilst prior experience is desirable, this is not essential as we have an excellent in-house mentor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Scottish Autism will supply all relevant training.

We are actively seeking individuals who share the following values with Scottish Autism:

Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, Contribution.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits catalogue for colleagues which has a range of Wellbeing, Learning & Development and financial perks, including:

– 30 days\’ holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
– Non-contributory life assurance scheme
– Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
– Discount platform
– Employee Assistance Programme

Find out more about our colleague benefits on our website.

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Scottish Autism covers the costs of PVG membership.

Closing Date: 20th May 2025.

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

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

Registered charity number is SC009068.