Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Housekeeper/Cook to join our team and can offer flexibility in how the role is structured:
- One postholder: 5-day working week
- Two postholders (job share): Extended to provide 7-day cover, including weekends
We welcome applications from individuals seeking a full-time role or those interested in a job share arrangement. Where two candidates are appointed, working patterns will be agreed collaboratively, with an expectation of 7 day per week cover..
Make a real difference every day
We’re looking for someone special.
This isn’t just a housekeeping role, and it’s much more than cooking. It’s about creating a safe, welcoming and homely environment for women rebuilding their lives.
Why this role matters
Our Approved Premises supports women at a crucial point in their journey. The environment you help to create will be warm, safe and structured, enabling them to settle, feel valued and move forward.
A good meal, a clean space, a well-run home… these things matter more than you might think.
What you’ll be doing
As our Housekeeper / Cook, you’ll be at the heart of the home.
- Preparing nutritious meals for up to 25 residents.
- Planning menus that reflect the residents needs and preferences.
- Maintaining a clean, comfortable space, your work will directly impact the wellbeing and dignity of our residents, so keeping the kitchen safe and well organised is vital.
- Managing stock, ordering supplies and reducing waste where possible.
- You will be working in partnership with the cleaner to ensure all communal areas and bedrooms are clean, organised, and in good repair.
- Supporting laundry systems and ensuring high housekeeping standards
- Helping with basic checks to keep the building safe and compliant
- Catering for in house events, such as our yearly open days and religious and other festivals
You will work closely with a supportive and dedicated team.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need to come from an Approved Premises background, but you do need to care.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Practical, organised and takes pride in their work
- Confident cooking for groups and managing a busy kitchen
- Knowledgeable about food hygiene and safety (qualifications would be preferrable)
- Warm, approachable and respectful of boundaries
- Reliable, flexible and a strong team player
What you’ll get in return
- A competitive salary and benefits.
- A role where you genuinely make a difference
- Training and development opportunities
- A supportive, friendly team
- A workplace where your contribution is valued every day
Join us
If you’re looking for a role where your skills in cooking, cleaning and organising can change lives, not just maintain a building, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be suitable to [email protected]
Pay: £28,310.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Housekeeping: 1 year (required)
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
