Assistant Housekeeper Cook (Mat Cover)

Millcroft Mental Health Rehabilitation Service | Seacroft, Leeds

£13.45 per hour Overtime paid at £14.95 per hour 28.5 hours per week - 9 month Maternity Cover Position

Make Every Meal Matter. Create a Home, Not Just a Workplace.

Are you an experienced Cook, Housekeeper, Kitchen Assistant or Hospitality Professional looking for a rewarding role where your work genuinely improves lives?

At Millcroft, our specialist Mental Health Rehabilitation Service in Seacroft, Leeds, we're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Housekeeper / Cook to help create a safe, welcoming and homely environment for the people we support on their recovery journey.

This is much more than preparing meals and maintaining cleanliness. You'll play an important role in helping people feel comfortable, valued and cared for every single day.

What You'll Earn

£13.45 per hour

Overtime paid at £14.95 per hour

28.5 contracted hours per week

Consistent two-week rolling rota

Working Pattern

Week 1

• Monday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Week 2

• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Working hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Enjoy regular days off and a predictable schedule that helps support a positive work-life balance.

We're proud to be a leading mental health and rehabilitation provider with over 20 years of experience delivering outstanding care across Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Refer a Friend bonus of up to £500

Free Blue Light Card membership

Free Enhanced DBS check

Free on-site parking

Free lunch whilst on shift

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Health Cash Plan including:

• Dental cover
• Optical cover
• Virtual GP access
• Counselling support
• Discounted gym membership

Supportive, friendly leadership team

Work for a provider rated Outstanding by CQC

Be part of an Investors in People Gold organisation

As our Assistant Housekeeper / Cook, you'll help ensure Millcroft remains a place where residents feel comfortable, respected and at home.

In the Kitchen

• Preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals
• Catering for resident preferences and dietary requirements
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene standards
• Managing food stock and deliveries
• Reducing food waste and promoting sustainability
• Using kitchen equipment safely and effectively

In Housekeeping

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the service
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures
• Completing housekeeping audits and checks
• Ensuring communal areas remain welcoming and comfortable

Supporting the Team

• Liaising with residents to understand their preferences
• Completing kitchen and housekeeping compliance audits
• Supporting rota planning where required
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering
• Helping maintain a positive and inclusive environment

We're interested in hearing from people who have experience in:

• Care homes
• Mental health services
• Healthcare environments
• Supported living services
• Hospitality and catering
• Schools, colleges or community settings

Ideal Experience

Cooking nutritious meals for groups

Housekeeping or cleaning responsibilities

Food hygiene and kitchen safety knowledge

Ordering supplies and managing stock

Completing audits and compliance checks

Working within health and social care settings

Supporting or supervising small teams

Most importantly, you'll be reliable, organised, compassionate and take pride in delivering high standards every day.

At Active Pathways, we support adults aged 18+ through specialist Mental Health and Rehabilitation Services.

We believe every person should have the opportunity to achieve their own goals and live as independently as possible. That's why we create recovery-focused environments where both the people we support and our staff can thrive, develop and reach their potential.

Every voice matters. Every pathway is unique.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about cooking, maintaining a welcoming environment, and making a positive difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team where your work truly matters.

Active Pathways is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Support can be provided throughout the recruitment process to help candidates perform at their best.