Housekeeper (Temporary) (Part Time) - REN12703

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority seeks a dedicated individual for a temporary housekeeping role in a care home. This position involves catering responsibilities, ensuring hygiene standards, and leading a small team. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a relevant food hygiene certificate, and familiarity with providing high-quality care services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering background essential.
• Experience in menu planning, budget control, food safety and staff supervision required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality catering service and oversee cleaning service.
• Menu planning, portion control, food preparation and delivery of food service.
• Monitor cleaning standards and supervise laundry service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Hygiene awareness

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Cluster 6, HSCP - Care Homes throughout Renfrewshire

You will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality facilities management service within a Care Home/Extra Care Home environment ensuring that the environment meets the expectations of clients and staff alike whilst always maintaining clients' dignity and confidentiality.

The main duties of the post will include the delivery of a high-quality catering service and overseeing the cleaning service. The duties will include: - menu planning; portion control; food preparation and cooking; organisation and delivery of food service; monitoring of cleaning standards; supervision of laundry service; supervision of staff; control of hygiene, health and safety and ensuring that equipment is clean and maintained.

You must have good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with a flexible approach, as evening and weekend work is required. You should also have a high awareness of hygiene practices and be able to work as part of a team.

Previous experience in a catering background, including menu planning, budget control, food safety and supervision of staff is essential as is an elementary food hygiene certificate.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 Months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Location: Hunterhill Care Home

Working Pattern: 16 hour Housekeeping position working between the hours of 1530-1830+1, 5 over 7, 52 Weeks.