Cook - Part Time

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a values-driven community as a Cook, where you'll prepare nutritious meals that enhance the wellbeing of residents. This role involves catering for special dietary needs, maintaining hygiene standards, and encouraging resident participation in food preparation. Bring your culinary skills to a meaningful position in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Elementary Food Handling Certificate (training provided if needed).
• Essential: Previous catering experience.
• Desirable: Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing varied, balanced meals and snacks.
• Catering for special dietary needs and personal preferences.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Catering experience

Food handling

Compassionate approach

Education

Elementary Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy working in a warm, community-focused environment where your skills are truly valued? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

We are currently seeking a Cook to join our residential care service, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our residents through thoughtful, high-quality catering.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Planning and preparing varied, balanced, and appealing meals and snacks.
2. Catering for special dietary needs and personal preferences.
3. Using fresh ingredients, including fruit and vegetables, to promote healthy eating.
4. Encouraging resident participation in food preparation where appropriate.
5. Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in all catering areas.
6. Supporting special occasions and seasonal events with themed meals and baking.
7. Supervising and helping train other catering staff.
8. Participating in staff meetings and training activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Essential: Elementary Food Handling Certificate (training provided if needed).
• Essential: Previous catering experience.
• Desirable: Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Desirable: Basic computer literacy (for completing e-learning modules).
• A respectful and compassionate approach, aligned with our Christian ethos.
• An understanding of professional boundaries and the role of food in a residential rehabilitation environment.

Requirements:

• Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Willingness to undergo necessary vetting checks.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a caring, values-driven community.

If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.