Day Cook

Peoplebank; Lanark; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Crosslaw House Care Home in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, is seeking a Day Cook to prepare nutritious meals, tailor menus to dietary needs, and uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety. This role offers a stable pattern with no late evenings and collaborative team support.

You will contribute to menu planning, work with fresh ingredients, and help ensure a varied, balanced dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is 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, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Ensure standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety are met.
• Assist with menu planning and use of fresh ingredients.
• Support the kitchen to run smoothly with a consistent routine.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Crosslaw House Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: Full time or Part time

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

Day Cook Contract

• £13.45 per hour
• 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.