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Trust Housing Association Ltd; Kinghorn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PVG disclosure check paid

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Pension contributions

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Trust Housing Association Ltd at Viewforth Court, Kinghorn, Fife, is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for tenants and guests. You will support dietary needs and ensure meals are prepared, served and recorded safely in line with Trust’s food safety procedures.

This permanent, part-time role is 24.5 hours over four days per week on a 2-week rolling rota, with a pay rate of £14.04 per hour. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be prepared for PVG Scheme membership and/or

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• PVG Scheme membership and/or Disclosure check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals for tenants and guests.
• Support individual dietary needs and ensure safe food handling and record-keeping.
• Maintain stock and contribute to a welcoming dining environment.

Job description

At Trust, we help people live independently, safely and with dignity. As part of our supportive, values-led team, you’ll make a positive difference to older people across Scotland every day. We offer competitive pay above the minimum wage, aligned with Living Wage rates, generous annual leave and pension contributions. You’ll also receive wellbeing support, paid training and development, and, where applicable, role‑specific benefits such as uniform and a paid PVG Disclosure check.

About the Role

As a Cook, you will prepare nutritious, well-balanced and varied meals that help make mealtimes enjoyable, welcoming and supportive for tenants, customers and occasional guests.

You will help create a positive dining experience, support individual dietary needs and make sure meals are prepared, served and recorded safely in line with Trust’s food safety procedures.

A Typical Day Might Include

A typical day might include planning and preparing meals, supporting dietary requirements, serving food safely and on time, maintaining food safety records, managing stock and helping create a warm, welcoming dining experience for customers.

Meals are about more than food. They bring people together, support wellbeing and help create a warm, welcoming place for customers to enjoy every day.

Vacancy Summary

This role is based at Viewforth Court, Kinghorn, Fife KY3 9RZ.

Hours: 24.5 hours, over 4 days per week, on a 2-week rolling rota

Salary: £14.04 per hour

Contract type: Permanent / Part-time

Trust is committed to fair, inclusive and values-led recruitment. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. This role requires PVG Scheme membership and/or an appropriate Disclosure check, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. No agencies please.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity – SC009086

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Amanda Murphy, Catering & Hygiene Partner at [e-mail], or Ian Scott, Later Living Manager (Meals) at [e-mail].