Cook

£13.00 per hour 19.5 or 26 hours per week Every other weekend off

Are you passionate about cooking and creating a welcoming dining experience? Trust Housing has a fantastic opportunity for two experienced Cooks to join our friendly team in East Kilbride on a permanent part-time basis.

You ll play a key role in preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for our customers and occasional guests, while helping to create a warm and inclusive dining environment.

• Planning, preparing, and cooking varied menus, including for special dietary needs
• Ensuring meals are served on time and meet food safety standards (including hot holding)
• Following our Food Safety Management System and completing HACCP documentation
• Supporting budget management through stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Promoting the meals service and engaging with customers to gather feedback
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment
• Participating in team meetings and supporting a positive team culture

• Experience in a kitchen or catering environment
• Confidence in preparing meals from scratch and managing multiple tasks
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures
• A respectful, inclusive approach to working with older people
• A team spirit and willingness to support others

• 19.5 or 26 hours per week on a 2-week rolling rota (see rota)
• £13.00 per hour
• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing paid training and development
• Paid PVG/Disclosure Scotland check
• Opportunities for extra hours to cover holidays, training, and absences

At Trust Housing, we re committed to supporting older people to live independently and with dignity. If you re ready to bring your skills to a role where you ll make a real difference, we d love to hear from you.

Submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Monday 28th July 2025.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful they will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)