Cook

TN United Kingdom; Banchory; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team, where your culinary skills can truly make a difference. In this role, you'll prepare nourishing meals for residents, ensuring dietary preferences are met while maintaining high standards of hygiene. With a focus on home-style cooking and fresh ingredients, you'll also manage supplies and foster a collaborative environment with the care team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a caring community, supported by a company that values your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Generous Pension Plan

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Retail Discounts

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is essential.
• Organized and dependable with a pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meals catering to dietary needs.
• Manage food stocks and maintain kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Hygiene Certificate

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

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We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family is made easier with our suite of enhanced family-friendly policies, and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, providing cashback for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, offering invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development are important to you. As well as contributing to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow, and develop in ways that suit you.

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Cook to join our team, preparing freshly made meals for residents in our care home. This role allows your cooking skills to make a real difference by providing nourishing, well-balanced, and thoughtfully prepared food.

You’ll plan and prepare a variety of meals and snacks, catering to different dietary needs and personal preferences. We encourage home-style cooking with plenty of fresh ingredients, and where possible, we support service users to get involved in food preparation. You’ll also be responsible for ordering supplies, managing food stocks, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-run kitchen in line with health and hygiene regulations.

We’re seeking someone with previous catering experience, ideally with a Food Hygiene Certificate. If you do not have one yet, we’ll help you gain it. What matters most is that you’re organised, dependable, and take pride in your work. Good communication and a friendly approach are essential, as you will work closely with our care team. You also need to be respectful of CrossReach’s Christian ethos.

In return, we offer a supportive working environment where your work is valued daily. You’ll have access to training and development opportunities, staff benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programme, and the chance to be part of a service that puts people first.

Apply now and bring your skills to a role focused on care, community, and good food.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high-quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full, regardless of circumstances. We have worked hard to understand the needs of those who turn to us for help and have pioneered services that have changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today, we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We continue to grow, learn, and improve, thanks to the incredible people we support and those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church in challenging circumstances.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

You will also need to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. Additionally, you will be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of Practice.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ anyone who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to verify the right to work in the UK for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the best people to build a diverse and talented team. We recognize that everyone’s unique background, experience, and ability contribute to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and can thrive.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at [emailprotected].

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please submit your application early.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Application Process: Please apply through the Jobtrain platform. More about our recruitment process can be found here.
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