OPS Cook - Relief (Non OR)

CrossReach; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Scotland is seeking Relief Cooks to deliver nutritious meals. You will prepare meals according to dietary needs, assist in menu planning, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates have a basic food hygiene qualification and experience in cooking or catering, with flexibility in working hours. This role supports individuals and families in challenging circumstances, so an understanding of inclusive practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain basic food hygiene qualification.
• Experience in cooking or catering is preferred.
• Flexibility to handle varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Help plan menus using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Support the team as needed.

Skills

Basic food hygiene qualification

Experience in cooking

Ability to follow dietary requirements

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Education

Basic food hygiene qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Looking for a flexible role where you can make a difference one meal at a time? We’re seeking Relief Cooks to join our team and help deliver nutritious, tasty meals that brighten people’s days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs
• Help plan menus using fresh ingredients
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe
• Step in when needed to support the team

Requirements

• Basic food hygiene qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Experience in cooking or catering
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and recipes
• Flexibility to work varied shifts

If you love cooking and want a role that fits around your life, we’d love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply’ and join a team that values your skills and time.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Additional Information for Candidates

• Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process.
• CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain.
• Accessibility Statement: To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement.
• Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.
• Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub.
• Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when using Jobtrain.
• Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.