92 Hospitality / Catering / Tourism jobs in Eddleston, Scottish Borders

We are seeking a Cook (Homemaker) to join our Catering and Domestic team on a part-time (0.93 FTE) employed basis. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that children and young people live in a homely environment including the cooking of high quality and nutritious food.

Homemakers are required to have an ability to produce consistently excellent and nutritional lunches and evening meals for our children. You will understand the central role that outstanding food preparation has on creating a homely environment within the residential cottage. You will be required to undertake some domestic duties and ensure a high standard of cleanliness. An elementary food hygiene certificate, or higher, is an essential requirement. A qualification in cooking or food preparation is highly desirable, however, training may be provided for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week (0.93 FTE) excluding meal breaks, Monday to Friday, 11am-6pm or 8am-3pm. There may be opportunities to work additional shifts. 

The salary for the post is £23,909 per annum (£14.15 per hour), calculated on the basis of a full-time equivalent salary of £25,748.

The successful applicant will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. 

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include:

·        Competitive salary

·        35 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays

·        Pension scheme

·        On-site Wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy

·        Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme

·        Access to a wellbeing app and counselling

·        Access to discounts on shopping and events.

Harmeny Education Trust is a charity that provides care and education to remarkable children from all over Scotland who’ve had a challenging start in life. Our therapeutic services enable children to discover the wonders of childhood, and develop the skills and resilience to lead happy and fulfilling lives.