Part Time       Post Date: 25 November 2025       Apply Before: 02 December 2025

Cook Opportunity in Leith 

Job Description

Cook Opportunity in Leith 

This is an extremely rewarding role, preparing traditional home cooked Scottish fare on a daily basis. This is an ideal position for someone who takes pride in home cooking and the nutrition of older people. 

The right candidates will benefit from daytime work and great work life balance as you will be expected to prepare a main meal for lunch time and a lighter meal in the early evening.

Hours of employment are an average 28 hours per week organised as follows: 

Week 1

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 5:30pm*

Week 2:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm*

*includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. 

Bield Offer:

-          Great working hours – no late shifts or night-time working

-          Excellent holidays of up to 34 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees)

-          Option to buy or sell holidays each year

-          Bield cover the cost of Disclosure checks for employment opportunities

-          Occupational Sick Pay

-          Long Service Awards

-          Family Friendly Policies

-          Cycle to Work Scheme

-          Career breaks

-          Employee Assistance Programme

Role Requirements:

Bield is one of the largest providers of housing and support services to older people in Scotland and everyone plays an important role in making sure that our services improve the lives of older people in Scotland.

You will have the opportunity to place health and nutrition of older people at the centre of our meals service, working closely with our tenants to plan and prepare menus that meet individual preferences and dietary requirements.

It is paramount that all food hygiene and health and safety standards set by Bield and external regulators are met, therefore an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent would be desirable.

You must have an interest in cooking and delivering a high standard of meal service with, ideally with an understanding of nutritional and dietary requirements of older people. 

Previous experience is desirable but training will be provided if you are starting out.  

You can apply through the Bield job portal here.

The closing date for applications is 2nd December 2025.