Join Our Team as a Cook – East Kilbride (Part-Time, Permanent)

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

*       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

What You’ll Bring:

*       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

What We Offer:

*       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. If you have any questions about this role please contact Amanda Murphy, Catering Partner, on 0131 444 4941, or at amandamu@trustha.org.uk

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.

Cook Job Description

Cook Rota Pattern