Housekeeper Cook

Caretech; Danderhall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Danderhall is seeking a full-time House Keeper to ensure a clean and supportive environment for children with extra needs. Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, preparing healthy meals, and building positive relationships with young people. The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience and good communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.65, a welcome bonus, and additional perks such as free meals and parking.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

£1000 Refer A Friend scheme

Free onsite parking

Free meals on shift

Company pension scheme

Free Enhanced DBS/PVG check

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a catering environment.
• Desire to get involved in various tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home clean and tidy.
• Prepare and cook healthy meals.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness throughout the home.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good organizational skills

Flexibility

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Job description

House Keeper Full Time - 35 hours per week

Who are Spark of Genius?

For over 25 years Spark of Genius has been delivering high quality care to children and young people with extra needs. We are committed to providing each child with the opportunities to have their individual needs met in an inclusive and supportive environment.

What is the role?

Duties will include keeping the home clean and tidy with general housekeeping duties including vacuuming, laundry, keeping communal areas clean and sanitised. The role also requires preparation and cooking healthy meals, adhering to dietary requirements for the children and young people.

What will you do?

Cooking

• Ensuring that you remain within the budgets set for provisions when buying in the shopping for the service.
• Preparing and cooking a selection of healthy meals on a daily basis
• Meeting dietary needs of young people on an individual basis
• Build and maintain positive relationships with young people
• Recording food temperatures on relevant log sheets
• Preparing buffets/meals etc at short notice for visitors (social workers/ Local Authorities/ Families)
• Prepare a range of home baking.

Housekeeping/Cleaning

• Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, including the kitchen, at all times.
• Liaise with management and staff in relation to daily chores requiring completion
• Ensure any hazardous material is locked away when not in use
• Ensure all toilet facilities are cleaned to a high standard as well as ensuring there is enough soap, toilet rolls and hand towels
• Ensure any maintenance issues are reported to your line manager in a timely manner
• To carryout deep cleans in the building as required or requested by your line manager

What do we look for?

• Previous experience within a catering environment
• Good communication skills and the desire to get involved
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to work
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge of Health and safety requirements surrounding the cooking and preparation of food

What do we offer you?

• A rate of £12.65 an hour
• £500 Welcome Bonus once you have completed the probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme if you introduce someone to us and they join our team
• Free onsite parking and free meals on shift
• Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
• Free Enhanced DBS/PVG check of course

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.