Cook - Dunfermline (WC) - ID4283-904 - 446693

Trust Housing Association; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing and support provider is seeking an experienced Cook to join the team at Whitelaw Court in Dunfermline. The role is part-time, averaging 28 hours per week, involving menu planning and kitchen organization. The ideal candidate should have experience in meal preparation and a commitment to food safety standards. Competitive hourly rate and ongoing training opportunities provided.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing paid training

Paid candidate vetting

Opportunity for additional hours

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing meals and working in a kitchen.
• Ability to comply with food handling and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals according to menu.
• Work alongside the catering assistant.
• Keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently.

Skills

Menu planning

Multi-tasking

Food handling

Sanitation procedures

Cooking techniques

Job description

Overview

Trust has a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team at Whitelaw Court, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4SJ on a permanent part-time contract of 28 hours (average) per week.

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu.

As a Cook your duties would involve menu planning, ordering, preparing ingredients and working alongside the catering assistant.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning, ordering, preparing ingredients and working alongside the catering assistant.
• Help keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.

Contract and Hours

28 hours average per week on a 2 week rolling rota:

• Week 1 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 6pm (1 hours unpaid lunch)
• Week 2 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £13
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing paid training and personal development
• Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland
• Opportunity for additional hours covering for holidays, training & other staff absences.

Requirements and Experience

You must be able in moving around the kitchen and adept in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques will be an advantage.

You will need to help ensure the kitchen complies with food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures.

We support older tenants with a variety of different needs. Not only will you get a great sense of achievement, but you can expect excellent training and a positive enjoyable working environment.

Application and Other Details

To apply please submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Thursday 13th November 2025. If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Lynne Winski, Supported Housing Co-ordinator on 01383 739486, or at [e-mail].

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

About Trust Housing

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities, we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

If you feel you have the skills and experience outlined above, and you'd like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we'd like to hear from you.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086