Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Healthcare Group; Greasbrough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development from day one

Hundreds of colleague discounts every月

Employee recognition schemes (Making a

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care home team. You will assist in preparing meals, ensuring residents receive nutritious options, and support daily dining experiences with dignity and respect.

This part-time role offers 30 hours per week at 12.71 pounds per hour, with ongoing training and development. Experience in a care home kitchen is preferred, but full training will be provided to help you grow your skills and contribute to our values.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles is preferred, especially in care settings.
• Ability to prepare meals and support residents during dining.
• Commitment to dignity, privacy and independence of residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and assist in the kitchen.
• Support residents during dining to ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Work flexibly as part of a care home kitchen team.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Care home dining

Food safety

Meal preparation

Education

Food safety certificate

Tools

Cookware handling

Job description

Description

Kitchen Assistant – 30 hrs available per week

Rates of Pay: £12.71 per hour

Why Orchard?

We don’t just want to be the provider of choice; we want to be the employer of choice.

Here at Orchard Healthcare Group our foundations are built on 6 core values; Enjoy Life, Welcoming, Kind, Professional, Positive and Respectful.

What You’ll Be Doing

A quality kitchen experience has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents and you will help deliver personalised menu plans that ensures everyone is treated with dignity and that individual's rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.

At Orchard Healthcare Group we believe in the continued learning and development of our support teams and a career with us offers you an opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, and exciting opportunities will emerge to progress your career further within the company.

• You will have what it takes to nurture, encourage and care. Making a meaningful contribution to someone's life is fulfilling, demanding, requires flexibility, professionalism and skills.
• You will help our residents enjoy every day by making sure they receive the quality nutritional experiences they deserve.
• You will assist in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements, you will demonstrate a caring nature towards others.
• You will have Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience preferably gained in a care home setting.
• Engaging with residents in a friendly and kind manner, ensuring their dietary preferences and needs are met, and creating a positive dining experience for everyone.

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Healthcare Group

An area of significant historic note, Kimberworth is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book, Cherry Trees care home is located in the middle of the community, with good access to the surrounding area.

Orchard Healthcare Group has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.