Kitchen Domestic

Job description

Kitchen Domestic

Salary

£24,796 - £24,796 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

16

Work Base

Clayfields House Secure Unit, Stapleford, NG9 8GU

Working Arrangements

Site Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Competency Framework

Number of posts

1

Interview date

8 September 2026

Closing Date

02 September 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Join our friendly team at Clayfields House as a Kitchen Domestic! Help prepare meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment for young people in secure accommodation. Enjoy being a part of a supportive community that values your contribution.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team at Clayfields House Secure Children's Home. Located just a few miles from the M1, we provide care and support for young people aged 10-17 from diverse backgrounds. Our focus is on delivering care, education, and enriching experiences for those who require secure accommodation.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our established catering team. In this role, you will assist with food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment, ensuring that our young residents receive nutritious meals in a safe setting. Your work will play an important role in their daily care and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with vegetable and basic food preparation.
• Clean the kitchen and all equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
• Engage positively with staff and young residents.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Basic food preparation skills or a willingness to learn and undertake basic training.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety standards in a kitchen environment.

Soft Skills

• Relate well to a diverse range of people, including young residents and staff.
• Show initiative and be able to work independently when required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to a supportive team atmosphere.

Join us at Clayfields House and make a difference in the lives of young people. Your role as a Kitchen Domestic is vital in creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Salman Basha on 0115970010 or by email [email protected].

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.