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.