Relief Cook

S1jobs; Scalloway; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a Relief Cook to step in when needed, ensuring residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals prepared to a high standard. You will be flexible, dependable and able to work independently to support smooth service delivery.

The role requires experience in catering or kitchen environments and a Food Hygiene qualification. A catering qualification would be a bonus as part of your ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering, hospitality or kitchen environment.
• Food Hygiene qualification is essential.
• A catering qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals and refreshments.
• Cater for a range of dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Maintain food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Support menu delivery and meal preparation.
• Monitor stock levels and minimise waste.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised.
• Support special occasions and themed events.

Skills

Catering experience

Independent worker

Food Hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

As a Relief Cook, you'll step in when needed to ensure residents continue to enjoy nutritious, well-balanced meals prepared to a high standard. Your flexibility and experience will help maintain a positive dining experience while supporting the smooth running of the service.

What you will do

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals and refreshments
• Cater for a range of dietary and nutritional requirements
• Maintain food hygiene, health and safety standards
• Support menu delivery and meal preparation
• Monitor stock levels and minimise waste
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised
• Support special occasions and themed events

About You

You will have experience in a catering, hospitality or kitchen environment and enjoy preparing food that people genuinely enjoy. You'll be dependable, adaptable and able to work independently when required. A Food Hygiene qualification is essential and a catering qualification would be beneficial.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, you'll join a supportive team that values quality, compassion and teamwork. Relief work offers flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful contribution.

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.