EXPERIENCED TRADITIONAL COOK (HOMEMAKER)

30 hours per week

Salary: £8.50 per hour

Reference number: 0715/HM.

Harmeny School, in Balerno, is a leading provider of specialist residential education services for children with complex Social Emotional Behavioural Needs. As a Grant Aided Special School, we work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all year round residential basis.

We currently have an opportunity for a Homemaker to join our talented Catering and Domestic Team.We are looking for an experienced traditional cookto take on the role of Homemaker within a residential cottage, preparing both lunches and evening meals.

Homemakers are required to have an ability to produce consistently excellent and nutritional meals for our children. You will understand the central role that outstanding food preparation has on creating a homely environment within the residential cottage. You will be required to undertake some domestic duties and ensure a high standard of cleanliness.

A qualification in cooking is highly desirable however training may be provided for the correct candidate.

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post holder will access comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Closing Date: Friday, 21 August 2015

Interview Date: Friday, 26 August 2015

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Lesley McDonald, Catering & Domestic Services Manager on 0131 449 3938 or by email at:

Application packs are available from Harmeny by telephone on 0131 449 3938, by email at

or online at

HARMENY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

JOB DESCRIPTION

EXPERIENCED TRADITIONAL COOK (HOMEMAKER)

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Responsible to:Catering & Domestic Services Manager

Main Objectives of the Position: To ensure children and young people live in a ‘homely’ environment including the cooking of high quality and nutritious food.

Key Responsibilities

  1. To promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with Harmeny Education Trust Limited (HETL) Vision, Purpose and Core Values
  1. To implementManagement Team and Board decisions, consistent with the HETL Strategic Plan, cottage development plans, HETL policy and procedure.
  1. To cook and serve meals and snacks in line with the menu agreed with the Catering and Domestic Services Manager and in line with Harmeny’s Healthy Eating Guidelines
  1. To maintain an excellent standard of hygiene within the kitchen area and public areas within the cottage, ensure all equipment is in proper working order and liaise with the Catering & Domestic Services Manager / Estate Manager regarding all repairs or replacements needed
  1. To maintain a stock of food and cleaning materials within each cottage kitchen
  1. To ensure tasks are completed in a manner consistent with good Health and Safety Practices
  1. To involve children in the process of food preparation and cleaning tasks in line with their individual plans and risk assessments
  1. To liaising with colleagues including senior staff, the Catering and Domestic Services Manager, Estate Manager, Senior Cleaning Operative and cleaning operatives in ensuring each residential cottage maintains a homely environment for the children/young people
  1. To attend regular staff and children’s meetings, as required, toobtain feedback from service users. The homemaker should expect to interact with children and care staff
  1. To attend supervision, training and other meetings as required
  1. To undertake any other duties as delegated by the Senior Management Team which are consistent with the role of Homemaker
  1. To be part of the weekend and holiday cover rota if required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Applicants should be able to offer:

  • A qualification in cooking or food preparation
  • An elementary food hygiene certificate, or higher
  • A commitment to exceptional standards of food and nutrition, and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • A commitment to working within Harmeny’s “Healthy Eating Guidelines”
  • Some knowledge and understanding of the needs of children
  • A flexible approach to covering duties in order to maintain a homely environment
  • Ability to work effectively and supportively as part of the homemaking team and wider staff group
  • Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner and to act on own initiative if unexpected problems arise
  • Willingness to work in any part of the HETL service as requested by the Catering and Domestic Manager / senior management
  • Willingness to take personal responsibility for standards of work carried out
  • Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by HETL.
  • Understanding of the need for and a willingness to maintain confidentiality on all HETL and children/young people matters.

HETL Homemaker Job Description – July 2015