At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious meals while ensuring food safety and hygiene.
- Company: Join a leading social care provider with over 150 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, health cash plans, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a dynamic kitchen environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through the power of good food.
- Qualifications: Elementary Food Handling Certificate or willingness to train; basic IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
As a Cook in our service, you will play a key role in preparing meals that support health, wellbeing and enjoyment for the people who live here. Working to agreed menus and food safety standards, you will help ensure meals are prepared safely and consistently each day.
What your day will look like:
- Preparing, cooking and serving meals in line with planned menus
- Catering for individual dietary needs and preferences
- Supporting menu choice and variety in consultation with the Unit Manager
- Maintaining kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and equipment safely
- Supporting food ordering, stock rotation and waste control
- Preparing meals and baking for special occasions where required
- Completing food safety and hygiene checks
- Working as part of the wider service team
About you:
You will be reliable and able to manage your workload independently within a kitchen setting. You will understand the importance of maintaining food hygiene standards and following current health and safety guidance. You will hold an Elementary Food Handling Certificate or be willing to gain this through training provided. Basic IT skills are required for completing mandatory training. You must be a member of the PVG Scheme or willing to join.
What you will gain:
- Full induction and training
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Access to health cash plan and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and Perkbox
- Life assurance
If you would like to contribute to a welcoming service where good food plays an important part in daily life, apply now.
Cook in Giffnock employer: Crossreach
CrossReach is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of its staff, offering comprehensive training and ongoing learning opportunities to help you thrive in your role as a Cook. With a strong commitment to health and safety, a supportive work culture, and a range of benefits including a health cash plan and generous pension contributions, you will find a rewarding environment where your contributions to the lives of others are truly valued. Located in Scotland, you will be part of a pioneering social care provider with over 150 years of experience, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
