NHS Highland

Company

NHS Highland

We provide physical and mental health services across the Highland and Argyll and Bute Council areas. In Highland, we also provide adult social care.

Location

Pulteney House, Wick, Caithness

Hours

22.08

Type

Part time

Duration

Permanent

Salary

£25,694 – £27,900 pro-rata

Cook

Job Posted:

10th September 2025

Applications Close:

1st October 2025

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people? Do you want to help people thrive, not just survive? Then this could be just the job you are looking for! We are looking for people who share our values and those who share our commitment to providing high quality service. So, are you a caring, compassionate and reliable person who is interested in supporting people in your community? If so, this is an extremely rewarding role where you will be proud of the difference you make!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated kitchen staff and be involved in the preparation, cooking and serving of nutritious meals and snacks to the residents as required, following a six week menu plan, producing food, using standard recipes in line with policies and procedures, ensuring standards are met, also maintaining a clean environment and complying with infection control standards. Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting and be prepared to undertake any relevant training.

This is a part-time permanent post of 22.08 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements. The shifts follow a three week rota working hours 9-4.45pm and 9-3pm.

Informal enquiries to: Elizabeth Sinclair, Manager, Telephone: 01955 602844/email: [email protected]

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing [email protected]

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1ST OCTOBER 2025

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).