Kitchen Assistant

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP 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

• Location 340 Leeds Road,Lofthouse,Wakefield, WF3 3QQ,United Kingdom

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.

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

Located with easy links to Leeds and Wakefield, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern homespecialising in the care of older people, with the Grange providing 24hr residential care for 31 residents, and the Lodge providingadditional round the clock dementia care to57 residents.

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.