Domestic Assistant

Barnet - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Months contract in a local authority

Summary

The Cook/Housekeeper will be integral in maintaining a safe clean and welcoming environment within our six-bedded childrens residential home. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for up to 10 residents and staff ensuring the kitchen and associated areas are managed to a high standard. The postholder will contribute to the wellbeing of young people some of whom may display challenging behaviors by providing consistent routines high-quality food provision and a homely environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily lunch and evening meals for up to 10 residents and staff.
Plan and produce weekly menus that meet dietary needs preferences and nutritional requirements.
Order weekly food supplies either through online shopping or in-person supermarket visits.
Ensure stock rotation and proper storage of all food items.
Maintain a clean safe and well-organized kitchen environment.
Carry out routine cleaning tasks including surfaces appliances and food preparation areas.
Monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures accurately in line with health and safety requirements.

Requirements

Experience in maintaining a clean safe and well-organized kitchen environment.
Ability to carry out routine cleaning tasks including surfaces appliances and food preparation areas.
Competence in monitoring and recording fridge and freezer temperatures accurately in line with health and safety requirements.
Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) essential or willingness to obtain.
Any relevant catering hospitality or housekeeping qualifications desirable.

Additional Information

Working hours: 28 hours per week
Bi-weekly payments
Interview location: North Finchley home
Address: Woodside Avenue Unit 27 Woodside Avenue London N12 8AT United Kingdom
Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS.

The role closes on 30th Jan 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

We are a six bedded childrens home based in North Finchley. We are looking for a cook/housekeeper who preferably has experience of working within a residential childrens home setting or school environment and has experience of working with young people who can display challenging behaviours. The position is to and prepare lunch and the evening meals for the residents and staff each day for a maximum of 10 people

Required Education:

3 Months contract in a local authoritySummaryThe Cook/Housekeeper will be integral in maintaining a safe clean and welcoming environment within our six-bedded childrens residential home. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for up to 10 residents and staff ensuring the kitchen and associate...

3 Months contract in a local authority

Summary

The Cook/Housekeeper will be integral in maintaining a safe clean and welcoming environment within our six-bedded childrens residential home. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for up to 10 residents and staff ensuring the kitchen and associated areas are managed to a high standard. The postholder will contribute to the wellbeing of young people some of whom may display challenging behaviors by providing consistent routines high-quality food provision and a homely environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily lunch and evening meals for up to 10 residents and staff.
Plan and produce weekly menus that meet dietary needs preferences and nutritional requirements.
Order weekly food supplies either through online shopping or in-person supermarket visits.
Ensure stock rotation and proper storage of all food items.
Maintain a clean safe and well-organized kitchen environment.
Carry out routine cleaning tasks including surfaces appliances and food preparation areas.
Monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures accurately in line with health and safety requirements.

Requirements

Experience in maintaining a clean safe and well-organized kitchen environment.
Ability to carry out routine cleaning tasks including surfaces appliances and food preparation areas.
Competence in monitoring and recording fridge and freezer temperatures accurately in line with health and safety requirements.
Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) essential or willingness to obtain.
Any relevant catering hospitality or housekeeping qualifications desirable.

Additional Information