Housekeeper Cook

CareTech; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free meals on shift

Onsite parking

Retail discounts

Company pension

DBS/PVG check paid

CareTech Foundation support

Job summary

Easter Hayston is a warm residential home in Kirkintilloch seeking a dedicated Housekeeper/Cook to join the team. You’ll maintain high cleaning standards and prepare nutritious meals for children and young people in our care, with training provided on digital record systems.

The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts starting around 10am or 11am. A welcoming environment and supportive team await.

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

• Cooking: prepare and cook balanced meals; maintain hygiene; label and store food; plan menus; record temperatures; assist with buffets.
• Housekeeping: clean bedrooms/areas; follow routines and infection-control procedures; store hazardous materials safely; report maintenance issues; assist with deep cleans.
• Support: work as part of a caring residential team to support children and young people.

Skills

Housekeeping exp

Catering knowledge

Food hygiene level2

Communication

Team player

H&S awareness

Job description

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Location

Kirkintilloch

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

35

Salary

£23,023 per annum, 35 hour week

Closing Date

Friday 27 March 2026

Role: Housekeeper - Cook Permanent 35 hours per week

Location: Kirkintilloch, G66 Scotland

Hours/rota: Monday to Friday, 10am or 11am to 5pm or 6pm

Pay: £12.65 per hour

Extraordinary Days Every Day

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A Little About This Home

Easter Hayston is a warm, welcoming 5-bedroom house located just outside Kirkintilloch, Glasgow. Surrounded by a large garden and open space, it offers a calm and nurturing setting where children can play, explore and feel safe. What makes our home truly unique is the atmosphere it’s not just a place to live, it’s a place to belong. Built with love and filled with care, it’s designed to be homely, not clinical.

Despite their challenges, the children we support bring so much joy, curiosity, and energy into our home. It’s a privilege to be part of their journey and to witness their growth, progress, and unique ways of expressing themselves. They inspire us every day with their resilience and remind us why this work matters.

As a team we communicate openly, reflect together and support one another through both the highs and the challenges. Each staff member brings their own skills and personality, but we’re united by shared values compassion, consistency and respect.

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 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 DBS/PVG check and satisfactory references covering the past two years and all roles involving vulnerable groups.

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