Compassionate Care Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Hundreds of colleague discounts

Making a Difference award

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home in Preston. The role offers 33 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. You will assist in preparing meals, plan menus, and ensure residents receive nutritious, individualized meals with dignity and choice.

We value progression, training, and the wellbeing of our teams. A supportive work environment, DBS checks, and pension scheme are available as part of our benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cook/Kitchen Assistant in a care home setting.
• Ability to prepare meals that meet individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements.
• Deliver personalised menu plans and ensure residents are treated with dignity.
• Engage with residents in a friendly and caring manner to create a positive dining experience.
• Support in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience

Care home setting

Nutritional meals

Job description

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home in Preston. The role offers 33 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. You will assist in preparing meals, plan menus, and ensure residents receive nutritious, individualized meals with dignity and choice.

We value progression, training, and the wellbeing of our teams. A supportive work environment, DBS checks, and pension scheme are available as part of our benefits.