Cook / Housekeeper

Role Description

Housekeeper / Cook — Permanent 35 hours per week

Location: Ormiston EH35

Hours/rota: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

£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 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

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role

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

Your Next Step

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.