Cook- Residential Short Breaks Service in Hamilton, Lanarkshire

Cook Residential Short Breaks Service

• Location:Hamilton, ML3
• Hours:Part time- Monday to Friday, 3:00pm 7:00pm (Potential for extended hours on Mondays & Fridays)
• Contract: 8 Weeks (Starting ASAP)
• Service Type: Residential Short Breaks for Young People with Learning Disabilities

21 HSC areseeking a dedicated Cookfor a short termresidential service providing short-term care to young people with learning disabilities.

In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for preparing home-cooked evening meals and occasional baking for 10 young people. Many service users have specific dietary requirements, so attention to detail and awareness of allergies or special diets is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals

• Cater to a range of dietary needs and allergies

• Support meal planning and, if required, shopping (additional hours available)

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

Requirements:

• Experience cooking for groups (experience in care or education settings is a plus)

• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen management

• Food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Reliable, flexible, and ideally available for the full 8-week term

• Compassionate and understanding of the needs of young people with disabilities

To Apply

To apply for this role, please click apply and send an up-to-date CV in support of your application in the first instance. For more information about the position available and a detailed job description and person specification, please contact Danielle Frame at 21 HSC. Suitable applicants will be contacted asap with a view to securing a formal interview with the Senior Management Team. Short-listed applicants will be invited for an initial face to face/teams interview with one of our recruitment team.

21 HSC Limited is an equal opportunities employer.