Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Dining & Growth

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is recruiting a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to support the residents at our Lofthouse Grange & Lodge site in Wakefield. You will help prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals, tailor menus to individual preferences, and ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.

We encourage ongoing professional development and offer opportunities to progress within the company, with a friendly team and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as cook/kitchen assistant, preferably in a care home.
• Ability to prepare meals to suit individual tastes and dietary needs.
• Caring, respectful approach when supporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements.
• Demonstrate a caring nature toward residents.
• Support delivery of personalised menus that respect privacy, independence and choice.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen experience

Career with residents

Job description

Orchard Care Homes is recruiting a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to support the residents at our Lofthouse Grange & Lodge site in Wakefield. You will help prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals, tailor menus to individual preferences, and ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.

We encourage ongoing professional development and offer opportunities to progress within the company, with a friendly team and supportive environment.