Cook

Care Concern Group; Paisley; On-site; GBP 15,820 - 22,532; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group is hiring a Cook at Mosswood Care Home in Linwood, Scotland. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious meals that enhance well-being for residents. Your responsibilities include ensuring high standards of hygiene, supporting menu planning, and maintaining a smooth kitchen operation.

With flexible hours, no late evenings, and strong training opportunities, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Experience in kitchen or food preparation is essential.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Support menu planning and ensure food safety standards are maintained.
• Help the kitchen run smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role

Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Good communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Positive and reliable approach

Job description

Mosswood Care Home in Linwood provides expert 24‑hour nursing care for older adults living with dementia or physical disabilities. Our friendly, dedicated team ensures residents enjoy a warm, supportive environment with fantastic facilities—including welcoming social areas, a hair salon, a reminiscence room, and even a cinema. Rated all 5s by the Care Inspectorate and proudly holding a 9.9 score on carehome.co.uk, Mosswood is recognised for delivering outstanding care. We’re currently seeking compassionate local candidates to join us in providing top‑quality support and engaging activities that make a real difference in residents’ lives.

Cook Contract

• £13.92 per hour
• Contracted to 16 or 32 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

Mosswood 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.