Cook & Nutrition Lead post in the Scottish Residential Service of Phoenix Futures, an addiction recovery charity. The postholder runs all meal planning, food preparation, stock control and kitchen operations, and helps residents build cooking and healthy-eating skills. The 30‑hour role sits within a drug and alcohol‑free therapeutic community of up to 31 residents, alongside a multidisciplinary team. Candidates need professional kitchen experience and knowledge of HACCP, plus an interest in the voluntary sector.
What the job involves
- Lead meal planning, food preparation and kitchen operations for residents
- Provide nutritious, balanced meals and a positive dining experience
- Ensure nutrition, food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
- Manage food ordering, stock control and budgets
- Support residents to develop cooking skills, nutritional knowledge and independent living skills
- Promote healthy lifestyle changes that support sustainable recovery
- Contribute to a therapeutic, recovery-focused environment with the residential team
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in a catering, hospitality, cooking or food preparation role
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of nutrition, healthy eating and menu planning
- Understanding of food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety in a professional kitchen
- Ability to manage food ordering, stock control and budgets
- Ability to support residents to develop cooking and independent living skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships with residents, colleagues and suppliers
- Proactive and flexible, able to work independently and as part of a team
Other
- Commitment to high-quality services and consistently high standards
- Interest in the voluntary sector and in supporting people affected by substance use
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- Commitment to demonstrating the values and beliefs of Phoenix Futures
What’s offered
- Season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Occupational sick pay
- Eye-care vouchersRegular wellbeing talks and activities
- Training and career development through the PXL learning management system
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including telephone and online support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
