Cook / Housekeeper


Company:	Caretech
Salary:	£13.15 to £13.15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kirkintilloch, G66
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

Housekeeper / Cook — Permanent | 35 hours per week

Kirkintilloch, G66

Monday to Friday, 10am or 11am start to 5pm or 6pm

£23,933 based on 35 hours per week

Extraordinary Day Every Day

About Spark of Genius

For over 25 years, Spark of Genius has supported children and young people with additional needs, creating safe, inclusive environments where they can thrive — we call it Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

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

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for a supportive team, a stable role and the chance to make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you — apply today.

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