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Making Mealtimes Matter
Why Join Trust?
At Trust, we help people live independently, safely and with dignity. As part of our supportive, values-led team, you’ll make a positive difference to older people across Scotland every day.
- competitive pay above the minimum wage
- aligned with Living Wage rates
- generous annual leave and pension contributions
- wellbeing support
- paid training and development
- role-specific benefits such as uniform
- a paid PVG Disclosure check
About The Role
As a Cook, you will prepare nutritious, well-balanced and varied meals that help make mealtimes enjoyable, welcoming and supportive for tenants, customers and occasional guests.
You will help create a positive dining experience, support individual dietary needs and make sure meals are prepared, served and recorded safely in line with Trust’s food safety procedures.
A Typical Day Might Include
A typical day might include planning and preparing meals, supporting dietary requirements, serving food safely and on time, maintaining food safety records, managing stock and helping create a warm, welcoming dining experience for customers.
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys cooking and serving quality food, takes pride in their work and understands the importance of safe, nutritious and enjoyable meals.
You’ll be organised, reliable and confident communicating with customers, colleagues and managers. You’ll understand, or be willing to learn, food safety and HACCP requirements.
Basic digital tasks, such as using emails or online forms, may be part of the role, and we’ll support you with any role-specific systems you need to use.
Meals are about more than food. They bring people together, support wellbeing and help create a warm, welcoming place for customers to enjoy every day.
Vacancy Summary
This role is based at Parkhead Court, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 3JF.
- Hours: 24.5 hours, over 3.5 days, on a 2-week rolling rota
- Salary: £14.04 per hour
- Contract type: Permanent / Part time
Important Information
Trust is committed to fair, inclusive and values-led recruitment.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
This role requires PVG Scheme membership and/or an appropriate Disclosure check, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
No agencies please
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Cook in Dumfries employer: Trust Housing Association
At Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people across Scotland. Our supportive and values-led work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering competitive pay, generous leave, and comprehensive wellbeing support. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying role-specific benefits and a commitment to your development in a rewarding environment.
