Housekeeping Cook

Role:
Housekeeper / Cook — Permanent | 35 hours per week

Location:
Balfron, G63

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

Pay: £12.65 per hour

Extraordinary Day Every Day

New Year, New Career — Become a Support Worker in Children’s Residential Care

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• £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 Care Tech Foundation.

Care Tech 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.

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.