Bank Cook

Location: Robin House, Balloch

Salary: £15.18 /hour

Contract Type: Bank

Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}

Closing Date: 21/02/2026 23:59

The Vacancy

Food plays a vital role within our hospices – and as a Cook at CHAS, you’ll be at the heart of delivering nutritious, safe and thoughtfully prepared meals that support children, families, staff and volunteers every day.  

You’ll support the smooth day-to-day running of the hospice kitchen, working alongside the Catering Manager to prepare, cook and serve meals for children, families, staff and visitors. The role involves planning menus that meet a wide range of dietary needs, maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards, and helping to ensure the kitchen is a calm, well-organised and supportive space. You’ll also help guide catering assistants and volunteers, contributing to a positive team environment where everyone feels supported and valued.

The role is based within the hospice Support Services team. It supports the delivery of a safe and consistent catering service for children, families, staff and visitors. This role contributes to creating a calm, welcoming and well-run hospice environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:

• Experience in catering or food preparation, including cooking and serving meals
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety & allergens
• Ability to plan and prepare menus that meet diverse dietary needs
• Experience supporting and working as part of a team, including volunteers
• Good organisational skills, including stock control and maintaining a clean kitchen
• A caring, respectful approach and confidence communicating with families, staff and visitors
  

About CHAS

Chas provides care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families across Scotland, helping them make the most of their precious time together. Our hospices are warm, welcoming spaces where every team member contributes to a positive, supportive environment.
Working as a Cook at CHAS, you’ll be part of the dedicated team where your skills are valued, and your contribution makes a real difference. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and be supported in your role, while enjoying flexible working.

We offer

• Flexibility– we offer a range of shifts, as a bank worker you accept shifts that work for you!
• Meaningful work– working within the hospice you can see where your work makes a difference to the children and families that CHAS support.
• Professional development– opportunity to enhance your skills, with training available
• Supportive environment, working within an experienced team.
• Free onsite parking

Further Information and How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! Follow the link to answer a couple of questions and upload your CV or complete our full application form.

Further information about the role can be found in the attached documents.

To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact Daniel Brand, Catering Manager, at danielbrand@chas.org.uk

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on 0131 444 3293 or by emailing careers@chas.org.uk.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

These roles will suit individuals who are available and comfortable working on an ad hoc basis. Shifts available may vary week to week.

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