Cook

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Trinity House Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver nutritious meals for residents in a high-quality, boutique-style setting. This role emphasizes comfort, routine and wellbeing, with no late evenings or split shifts.

You will plan menus, handle fresh ingredients, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and work as part of a supportive team. The position offers PVG, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks leave on a full-time 40-hour contract.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• 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

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents’ needs.
• Follow dietary requirements and ensure high hygiene standards.
• Work as part of a supportive kitchen team to run efficiently.
• Maintain consistent routines with no late shifts.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a kitchen or food

Good communication and organisational

Positive and reliable

Job description

Trinity House Care Home is a purpose built 55 bed care home located in Edinburgh, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care. The home offers a high quality, boutique style environment where team members deliver person centred care in a comfortable and well supported setting.

Cook Contract

• £14.06 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

• 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

Trinity House 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.