Cook / Housekeeper

Cambian Group Plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free meals on shift

Onsite parking

Company pension

DSB/PVG check paid

CareTech Foundation support

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper/Cook for a residential children's setting in Kirkintilloch. The role combines cleaning duties with meal preparation to support health and wellbeing.

The position is permanent, 35 hours per week, with a starter salary around £23,933 per year. Applicants should be flexible, organized, and able to work in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or housekeeping environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene (Level 2 desirable).
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Flexible, organised and reliable.
• Understanding of health & safety in kitchens and residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Cook balanced meals and snacks tailored to dietary needs and allergies; plan menus within budgets.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness; label and store food properly.
• Carry out housekeeping tasks; clean bedrooms and shared areas to a high standard.
• Follow infection-control procedures and COSHH guidance.
• Support resident wellbeing through a warm, welcoming environment.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Food hygiene

Team player

Health & safety

Job description

Housekeeper / Cook — Permanent | 35 hours per week

Kirkintilloch, G66

Monday to Friday, 10am or 11am start to 5pm or 6pm

£23,933 based on 35 hours per week

Extraordinary Day Every Day

About Spark of Genius

For over 25 years, Spark of Genius has supported children and young people with additional needs, creating safe, inclusive environments where they can thrive — we call it Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About the role

We’re looking for a caring and well-organised Housekeeper/Cook to join our children’s residential home. You’ll help create a warm, welcoming setting by maintaining high cleaning standards and preparing nutritious meals that support our children’s health and wellbeing.

What you’ll do?

Cooking

• Prepare and cook balanced meals and snacks, tailored to individual dietary needs and allergies
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Safely store, label and rotate food in line with regulations
• Plan menus within agreed budgets
• Record temperatures and complete kitchen log sheets
• Prepare buffets or meals at short notice when needed

Housekeeping

• Clean bedrooms and shared areas to a high standard
• Follow routines, policies and infection-control procedures
• Safely store hazardous materials (COSHH)
• Keep bathrooms stocked and spotless
• Report maintenance issues promptly
• Carry out occasional deep cleans when required

About you

• Experience in a catering or housekeeping environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene (Level 2 desirable).
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Flexible, organised and reliable.
• Understanding of health & safety in kitchens and residential settings.

Why join us

• £500 Welcome Bonus after probation.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme — earn up to £1,000.
• Free meals on shift and free onsite parking.
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S and more).
• Company pension and staff recognition awards.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check.
• 24/7 helpline and hardship support via the CareTech Foundation.

Safeguarding

CareTech is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to an Enhanced PVG check and satisfactory references covering the past two years and all roles involving vulnerable groups.