Cook

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team in Inverness, Highland on a permanent part-time contract of 28 hours (average) per week.

Trust Housing Association is a not‑for‑profit registered social landlord, offering a range of accommodation and support services. One of Scotland’s largest national housing, care and support providers primarily for older people, 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.

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.

28 hours average per week on a 2‑week rolling rota, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (1‑hour unpaid break):

• Week 1 – Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
• Week 2 – Wed, Thu, Fri

Competitive hourly rate of £13.

• 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.

You must be able to move around the kitchen and be adept at 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 you can expect excellent training and a positive, enjoyable working environment.

Closing date:
Monday 16th February 2026.

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and provide evidence. We cannot offer sponsor ships for international applicants or for those on a sponsored visa whose status requires renewal.

We encourage all applicants to study the provided job description to familiarise themselves with the role and duties involved.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity – contact details omitted.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, and our Platinum Investors in People award recognises our commitment to our people and the values that we all share.