Cook

Westerton-Care-Home; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Westerton Care Home is offering a Full Time Cook position with a 40-hour week in a day-shift pattern. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, respecting dietary needs and ensuring high standards of hygiene. The package includes PVG coverage, a pension, uniform provided and generous annual leave.

No late evenings or split shifts—this structured role supports a stable work-life balance while you contribute consistently to resident wellbeing and daily enjoyment through quality cooking.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering - Essential
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive and reliable approach

Responsibilities

• As Cook, you will prepare and deliver high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life.
• You will prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times.
• Working with fresh ingredients, you will support menu planning and contribute to a varied and balanced dining experience.
• Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
• With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a consistent routine and strong work life balance while still delivering quality food daily.

Skills

Food safety supervision

Basic food hygiene

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Reliable

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Westerton Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40 hours

Our modern care home provides the highest quality of Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 106-residents.

Cook Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

As Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and delivering high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life. This is a rewarding position where your cooking brings comfort, routine and enjoyment to those you support.

You will prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times. Working with fresh ingredients, you will support menu planning and contribute to a varied and balanced dining experience.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a consistent routine and strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in delivering quality food every day.

What We Are Looking For

• Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering - Essential
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive and reliable approach

About us

Westerton Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.