Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Leeds; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Paisley Lodge Care Home in Leeds. The role offers 32 hours per week at an hourly rate, focusing on preparing meals and supporting residents’ dietary needs in a caring, respectful environment.

You will work within a team that values development, compassion and high standards of service, with opportunities to progress within the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements.
• Engage with residents in a friendly and kind manner to meet dietary preferences and needs.
• Deliver personalised menu plans that ensure dignity, independence and choice for residents.
• Support ongoing learning and development within the team and progress within the company.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen experience

Friendly communication

Job description

It’s true what they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home. At Orchard Care Homes, our kitchens are no different. They are at the centre of all our homes and provide delicious, and nutritious home cooked meals for everyone.

Location:

Paisley Lodge Care Home -

Kitchen Assistant – 32 hrs available per week

Rates of Pay:

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 Care Homes 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 Care Homes 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
• 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 Care Homes

Just a mile west of the centre of Leeds,

is located in the bustling local community of Armley and has been designed to support residents with Dementia. Paisley Lodge has been rated 'GOOD' by CQC on their recent inspection.

Orchard Care Homes 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.