Trust Housing Association
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Trust has a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, on a permanent part-time contract of 24.5 hours (average) per week.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu.
As a Cook, your duties would involve menu planning, ordering, preparing ingredients and working alongside the catering assistant.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Cook, we will offer you: -
24.5 hours average per week on a 2 week rolling rota:
10:00am to 6:00pm (1 hour unpaid break)
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Competitive hourly rate of £14.04
Generous holiday entitlement
Ongoing paid training and personal development
Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland
Opportunity for additional hours covering for holidays, training & other staff absences.
Here at Trust Housing, we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring and supporting people with their everyday lives.
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You must be able in moving around the kitchen and adept in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques will be an advantage.
You will help to keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently while ensuring you follow food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.
We support older tenants with a variety of different needs. Not only will you get a great sense of achievement, but in return you can expect excellent training and a positive enjoyable working environment.
Closing Date: Noon on Friday, 3rd July 2026.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Cook and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you - Click apply now!
We encourage all applicants to study the provided job description to familiarise themselves with the role and the duties involved.
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 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.
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About Trust Housing
Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland’s largest national housing, support and care providers for older people, 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 a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and our Platinum Investors in People award recognises our commitment to our people and the values that we all share. xlqdzyr
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)
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