Caring Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time, Growth & Impact

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discounts

Recognition awards

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join our Penwortham care home kitchen. You’ll help prepare meals, support personalised menus, and ensure residents receive nutritious, tasty options in a caring environment.

You’ll work around 33 hours per week, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the company. Prior care home kitchen experience is preferred, and a respectful, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience, preferably in a care home setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing a range of meals to suit individual tastes and dietary requirements.
• Engage with residents in a friendly and caring manner to create a positive dining experience.
• Support delivery of personalised menu plans and ensure residents' rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group is looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join our Penwortham care home kitchen. You’ll help prepare meals, support personalised menus, and ensure residents receive nutritious, tasty options in a caring environment.

You’ll work around 33 hours per week, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the company. Prior care home kitchen experience is preferred, and a respectful, patient approach is essential.