Day Cook

Care Concern Group; Lanark; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

PVG, pension & uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group's Crosslaw House Care Home in Lanark seeks a Day Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, with no late shifts and a stable routine. The role focuses on hygiene, dietary needs, and quality food service in a 45-resident care setting, offering ongoing training and development within a supportive team.

The position offers a £13.45 per hour rate, a £500 welcome bonus, and a choice of full-time or part-time hours, plus paid PVG, pension and uniform provision, and generous

Qualifications

• 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, nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Support menu planning and use fresh ingredients.
• Work with a supportive team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Provide consistent routine with no late evenings or split shifts.

Skills

Experience in kitchen/food prep

Communication & organisation

Independent & team work

Food safety & hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Located in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, our beautiful care home provides Nursing & Dementia care for 45-residents.

Day Cook Contract

• £13.45 per hour
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• Contracted to full time or part time 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 Day 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

Crosslaw 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.