Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to support our Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham. You will assist in preparing meals, deliver personalised menus, and ensure residents’ dietary needs and preferences are respected with dignity.

We value development with opportunities for progression, a supportive team, and a focus on delivering high-quality nutritional experiences to residents. DBS checks and ongoing training are provided as part of employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements.
• Deliver personalised menu plans ensuring residents are treated with dignity and have choices.
• Contribute to residents’ physical and mental wellbeing through quality nutritional experiences.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience

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:

Green Lodge Care Home-

The Green, Billingham , Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS23 1JS

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

Green Lodge

is in the heart of the community of Billingham, Teeside, and well linked with its surrounding towns, within three miles of both Stockton and Middlesbrough town centres.

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.