Housekeeper (Early Years Services)

Staff Benefits at KibbleLearning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded studyHealthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lensesMoney off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partnersDiscounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nurseryImmediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-careWellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidaysAbout KibbleKibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.What is the Job Function?This role will be within our Early Years Service in Lochwinnoch. You will have responsibility for the planning, preparation and presentation of meals for young people, staff and visitors under the guidance of the Catering Supervisor. Our kitchen has been accredited with the Healthy Living Award; therefore, you will be responsible for helping to maintain this.In addition , under the guidance of the domestic team leaders you will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the young people’s rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas.Main duties are as follows:To carry out daily cleaning routines and tasks as scheduledTo unpack and stack all linen and laundryAll aspects of the preparation, cooking and serving of foodContribute to the preparation of menusPortion controlProvision of special dietary meals, where appropriateRecord keeping, for example, temperature control checksControl of hygiene and health and safety in the kitchen and areas assignedTo ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are always cleanTo ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after serviceOperational control of service areas, including transported mealsTo ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.To wash-up and account for all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaksEnsure all food items and cleaning materials are correctly stored and there are adequate suppliesTo handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and proceduresObserve proper procedures upon entering a young person’s roomReport any damages or hazards that are present in rooms, e.g. burnt-out light bulbs, broken furniture.To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery.Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the roleTo ensure that all mandatory training and task specific training is attended as required for the roleOther duties as required by the Service MangerWho we are looking for?To be successful you must be able to:Relate to children and young people in a way that promotes their trustRespond and have a positive and friendly attitudeA self-starterAbility to work unsupervised on own initiativeExcellent team playerGood time management and organisational skillsGood communication skillsPatientFlexible approach to workBe willing to work in any serviceWhat qualifications and experience are we looking for?Previous experience in catering and cleaning experienceSVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping or an SVQ Level 1 in Food Preparation and Cookery would be desirable.Experience of working within residential childcare or a care environment is desirableDrivers licence would be advantageous.NotesContent of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you form working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.Prior to commencing in post, you will be required to undertake theory aspect of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training to ensure you have an understanding of this given the nature of your role.Appointments will be subject to a three-month probationary period.