Cooke Scotland

Supporting Foodbanks this Christmas | Cooke in the Community As part of our commitment to the communities we call home, we want to support local people in their time of need this Christmas. The Cooke Community Benefit Fund has donated £1,000 to both the Orkney and Shetland Foodbanks. The winter period is when they see their highest demand for services due to energy costs, the colder climate and the cost-of-living crisis. Cooke Scotland also supported the Lairg & District Community Initiatives (LDCI) to purchase 34 Christmas Hampers filled with festive food and goodies for Lairg Food Larder clients, as well as elderly members of the community. More on #CookeintheCommunity: https://bit.ly/44i3q5C

Deckhand, Orkney | Careers with Cooke We are currently recruiting for a Deckhand for one of our North Isles seawater operations in Orkney. This vacancy follows a shift pattern of two weeks on and two weeks off and will be based in either Stronsay or Westray. Closing date: 8 January 2025 Gaining a position with Cooke can be the beginning of an exciting, rewarding and successful #career in #aquaculture. Follow the link to find out more: https://bit.ly/3PxdZhh

Toy Donation to NHS Shetland Child Health Department | Cooke News We are delighted to have made a donation of toys to the Child Health Department at NHS Shetland to comfort youngsters who are staying in hospital at Christmas and throughout the new year. More than 100 gifts, games, dolls, colouring and reading books and more were donated through our Community Benefit Fund as part of our commitment to the communities we call home. Hospital Children’s Nurse, Jan Howard, said: “The gifts will significantly help children cope with being in the hospital, providing comfort and distraction during what can be painful or stressful procedures. There is also enough to support the children requiring longer term care or waiting in Accident and Emergency. Since we have no budget for toys, we deeply value and appreciate this generous contribution.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4fijIAR

Student of the Year Among Shetland University Graduates | Cooke News A Cooke Scotland Seawater Assistant has been awarded Marine Science Student of the Year after graduating from UHI Shetland (University of the Highlands and Islands). Stuart Lavender, of Shetland, impressed his assessors with his teamwork, reliability and professionalism. He celebrated graduating in Aquaculture Level Three during a ceremony surrounded by his colleagues and friends. He said: “It’s a great feeling to be awarded Student of the Year. It shows that the effort you put into your work is being recognised.” Stuart joined fellow Cooke staff who were also recognised for their achievements at the graduation ceremony including: Paul Muir, Nethan Watson and Josh MacColl who all graduated with a Level Two in Aquaculture. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Dgdmog

Site Assistants, Shetland | Careers with Cooke We are currently recruiting for Site Assistants for our North Isles seawater operations in Shetland. Closing date: 6 January 2025 Gaining a position with Cooke can be the beginning of an exciting, rewarding and successful #career in #aquaculture. Follow the link to find out more: https://bit.ly/3PxdZhh

Papa Westray School iPad Donation | Cooke in the Community It was a pleasure for us to donate iPads to Papa Westray Community School in #Orkney to ensure pupils will have equal access to new technology. The new devices will allow the children to access a wide range of digital education resources and enhance their learning experiences. Stewart Rendall, Orkney North Isles Area Manager at Cooke Scotland, visited the school to gift the devices. He said: “We understand the importance of connecting young people on the Northern isles with the wider world as well as developing their digital skills with new technology. “As a family company with Atlantic salmon operations off the coast of Westray and Papa Westray, we work hard to generate shared prosperity in the communities where we live and work and our local investment helps keep rural communities viable.” Read more: https://bit.ly/41s88Qa #Cookeinthecommunity

New Outdoor Learning Area at Orkney Nursery | Cooke in the Community We love the new look of Firth Nursery’s Cooke-sponsored outdoor learning space! Cooke Scotland is delighted our Community Benefit Fund could support the Orkney nursery with new lockable display boxes, outdoor chalkboards and picnic benches. Our previous donation supplied the nursery with a shed built by the Men’s Shed Association, which is now filled with a range of educational resources. More on #CookeintheCommunity: https://bit.ly/44i3q5C

Public Consultation Event | Cooke News Cooke Scotland will be holding a pre-application consultation event regarding a proposed re-development of the marine fish farm at Kirknoust, Rousay, #Orkney. ℹ️ 4 December 2024 – Rousay Primary School, 12-2pm and 5-7pm. Representatives from our Environmental team will be available to provide information and answer questions. https://bit.ly/4fVmMnA

Variety of Career Pathways at Stromness Fair | Cooke in the Community   School pupils from secondary one to six at the Stromness Academy were able to pop into their lecture theatre last Friday and speak to our Cooke staff who were among the 15 different businesses invited to take part in the school’s Careers Fair. Cooke Scotland team members from our environment, engineering and human resources departments shared information about the wide range of career opportunities available with Cooke. From processing to planning, sales to farming, we require a wide range of skills and we are always on the lookout for new talent. Find out more about opportunities with Cooke: bit.ly/3PxdZhh Developing the Young Workforce Orkney

Happy St Andrew’s Day | Cooke Salmon Celebrate this Saint Andrew’s Day with some Scottish salmon on your plate. From a succulent salmon bake, to quick and easy salmon cream cheese appetisers, there are plenty of options to feed family and guests with a delicious fish dish, packed with Omega-3s! Known for its beautifully firm texture and distinctive full flavour, our salmon are farm-raised with care in Orkney and Shetland in the far north of Scotland. More on Cooke’s Scottish salmon: https://bit.ly/4c50EEI