Cook / Housekeeper

Caretech; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free meals on shift

Free onsite parking

Staff discounts

Company pension

DBS/PVG check paid

24/7 helpline

Job summary

Spark of Genius is hiring a caring Housekeeper/Cook for our children’s residential home. You will prepare nutritious meals, maintain high cleaning standards and support health and wellbeing.

The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with start times 10am or 11am. Salary £23,933 per year, plus benefits including a welcome bonus and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or housekeeping environments.
• Food hygiene Level 2 desirable.
• Good communication and team-focused.
• Flexible, organised and reliable.
• Understanding of health & safety in kitchens and residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook balanced meals and snacks tailored to dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Store, label and rotate food safely; plan menus within budgets.
• Record temperatures and complete kitchen logs; prepare buffets on short notice.
• Clean bedrooms and shared areas to a high standard; follow routines and infection-control procedures.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene Level 2

Good communication

Flexible and reliable

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Housekeeper / Cook — Permanent | 35 hours per week

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?

• 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
• 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.
• £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.

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for a supportive team, a stable role and the chance to make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you —