Job description Housekeeper / cook - Children's Residential Home - £12.30per hour We have an opportunity for a Housekeeper / cook at our 6 bedded Childrens residential service in Aldridge. The service provides care and support for children who have severe learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD and additional health care needs. You will be working up to 30 hrs per week Monday to Friday and you will ensure the home is clean and tidy and will also prepare meals for the children. You may also be required to support occasionally at weekends when required on special occasions etc. Duties include: House Keeper: To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment Cleaning the windows, bathrooms and toilets, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation. Changing bed linen and ensuring infection control policies are adhered to at all times Cleaning all communal areas including kitchen, regular deep clean of areas will also be required. Cook: To devise a weekly menu in line with our young peoples needs and requests. To do the weekly food shop for the home in line with budgets. (A car driver would be preferred). To prepare high quality, nutritious cooked meals from fresh ingredients on a daily basis. Sensitivity towards young peoples individual dietary/intolerances/cultural needs and to be able to prepare meals accordingly. To ensure mealtimes are as smooth and enjoyable as possible To clear up and wash dishes and kitchen area after the meal has been eaten. An awareness and understanding of allergies in foods that may be harmful and to manage the risk posed. Kitchen Maintenance : To ensure the kitchen area is kept clean, tidy and hygienic at all times. To undertake a deep clean of the kitchen area at least once per week including wiping down of surfaces, cleaning of cupboards, fridge, appliances etc To maintain and update Safer Food Records and any other records in line with food safety and company policies and procedures. You must be able to demonstrate that you have: An up-to-date food Hygiene Certificate Experience working as a Housekeeper and/or Cook preferably within a Residential care home or similar. To understand and update Safer Food Records and any other records in line with food safety and company policies and procedures. Skills/Abilities: We are seeking people who are: Caring and approachable Patient, helpful and Dedicated and thorough Reliable This Housekeeper / Cook role offers a superb benefits package, including: Funded DBS and renewals Private health cashback plan Online GP, scans, physio, counselling and more Death in service, 2x salary Contributory pension Blue light retail discount card Annual leave purchase scheme Broad training and development Emergency days scheme Performance management programme and annual review to support progression Refer a friend reward scheme Annual superstar awards Additional annual leave days after 2 and 5 years of service Utilities comparison service Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity Apply today and become part of our amazing team