At CrossReach, we believe food is much more than nutrition. It’s a chance to offer comfort, spark joy and create a sense of home.
We’re looking for a Cook who understands this deep connection and wants to make every meal meaningful.

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALITIES WILL INCLUDE:

A Food Handling Certificate and experience in catering or care
Strong organisational skills and attention to hygiene and safety
A caring nature that sees cooking as a way to nurture and connect
Basic digital literacy
Membership of the PVG Scheme or willingness to apply
If you want to turn cooking into something truly special and impactful, we want to hear from you.
Click ‘Apply’ and bring your passion for food to a role with heart.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Design and prepare balanced, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs
Plan menus that bring variety and freshness every day
Manage stock and order supplies, ensuring high standards of food safety
Lead your kitchen team with care, creating a calm and efficient workspace
Encourage residents to join in cooking and baking, making food a shared joy