Cook/Housekeeper (Part-time) Moore House Academy, Bathgate

Job post summary

Date posted: 10 November 2025

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Job Description:

Cook / Housekeeper

Part Time – 30 Hours per week – Term Time

We are looking for an experienced Cook / Housekeeper to work with our team supporting young people and helping them to feel safe and cared for. You will be based in our Academy in Bathgate.

You will ideally have good experience of cooking and preparing meals and keeping a house or workplace clean. The successful applicant will help young people learn valuable life skills such as meal preparation, cooking and baking when they are not at school. Currently, Gate House is home to four young people aged between 10 and 16.

You will contribute positively to an organisational culture which values the best in individual care and education through commitment to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Experience of interacting with and relating to children and young people, and a sound working knowledge and experience in domestic and / or industrial cleaning, would be advantageous.

Moore House Group is a forward-thinking organisation which provides a range of services including residential care, education and foster carers to meet the changing needs of children and young people who are looked after in Scotland.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bathgate EH48 1EX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (required)

Closing date: Sunday, 17th November 2025

Interview Date W/c 1st December 2025

Start Date: 12th January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cook: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Applications should be completed online using the Apply Now button below. If you have any issues, please contact us on recruitment@moorehouse.org.uk and we will be happy to help you.

If further information is required, please call 01506 652312