House Keeper and Cook Full Time 35 hours The RoleTo be part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, the aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional care, and development of the children and young people and the establishment. What we look for: • Previous experience within a catering/commercial kitchen 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 foodYou will provide a healthy menu and meet dietary needs of young people, working in collaboration with Residential Staff, you will achieve this by: 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. Cleaning• Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout the Centre, 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