Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Healthcare Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development pathways

Employee discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home in Preston. You’ll prepare meals, assist with menus, and ensure residents receive nutritious, personalised options. The role emphasizes dignity, privacy, independence and a caring approach within a busy care home kitchen.

Experience in a care home setting is preferred; commitment to learning and development is encouraged, with opportunities to progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cook/Kitchen Assistant, preferably in a care home setting.
• Ability to deliver personalised meals and support residents with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals and support residents with dietary needs.
• Engage with residents in a friendly, caring manner to create a positive dining experience.
• Support delivery of nutritious home-cooked meals aligned with individual preferences.

Skills

Caregiving

Flexibility

Professionalism

Tools

Cook/Kitchen equipment

Job description

• Location Martin Field Road,Penwortham,Preston, PR1 9HL,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Full Time

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

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: Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home - Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL

Kitchen Assistant – 33 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 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 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 Care Homes

Rated 'Good' by CQC, Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a purpose-built, modern and bright residential care home in Penwortham, only 10 minutes away from Preston town centre.

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.

Additional Information

• Location Penwortham Lodge & Grange, Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HL