Trust has a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team in Galashiels, on a permanent part-time contract of 30 hours (average) per week.
We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals for our tenants.
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: -
30 hours average per week on a 2-week rolling rota
- 9.30 to 6.30 - 9 hours with 1 hour unpaid break
Week 1 Rota
- Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun
Week 2 Rota
- Wed, Thurs, Friday
Competitive hourly rate of £14:04 per hour
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.
You must be able to move around the kitchen and be adept at multitasking. 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 working environment.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday, 26th May 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 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.
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.
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)