Cook

Cook

Location: Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

Contract: Permanent, part‑time, 24 hrs average per week on a 2‑week rolling rota.

Salary: £13 per hour.

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people, we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4,000 households across Scotland.

The Cook will prepare delicious meals according to the menu, including menu planning, ordering, and preparing ingredients. They will work alongside the catering assistant to keep the kitchen organised, efficient and to comply with food handling, sanitation and storage procedures.

• Menu planning and ordering of ingredients.
• Preparation of ingredients and cooking dishes.
• Ensuring the kitchen is organised and runs efficiently.
• Following food handling, sanitation and storage procedures.
• Working alongside the catering assistant and on the rotating 2‑week rota.

• Experience in cooking, using a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Ability to move around the kitchen and multi‑task.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

• 24 hours average per week on a 2‑week rolling rota: 9.30am to 6.30pm (1‑hour unpaid break). Week 1 – Monday, Saturday, Sunday;
  Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.
• Ongoing paid training and personal development.
• Opportunity for additional hours covering holidays, training and staff absences.

Tuesday 20th January 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. We are unable to offer sponsor ships for international applicants.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity – SC009086.