Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Wednesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Wednesfield is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for Chatsworth Lodge. This role involves preparing nutritious meals and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in a kitchen setting, preferably in a care home. You will actively engage with residents and adapt meals to meet individual dietary needs. This position offers excellent training and progression opportunities, along with additional benefits such as a free uniform and access to support services.

Benefits

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes

Free Uniform

Free DBS

Access to 24/7 Employee Support Hub

Competitive Annual Leave and Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a care home setting.
• Ability to cater to dietary preferences and individual needs.
• Professional development encouraged through ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of meals to suit individual tastes.
• Engage with residents to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Deliver personalized menu plans focusing on nutrition.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience

Caring nature

Friendly and kind communication

Engagement with residents

Job description

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.

Kitchen Assistant - Chatsworth Lodge - 10am - 6pm across 2 days

£12.21 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.

Job Role:

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.

What we offer:

• Excellent training and progression opportunities
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’
• Free Uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.
• Competitive Annual Leave + Employer contributing pension

About Orchard Care Homes

Chatsworth Lodge Care Home is a homely, modern and bright care home with great access to local amenities in Chesterfield. With 39 bedrooms in our purpose-built home, each spacious room comes with its own en-suite and plenty of space to add your own belongings. Residents can also choose one of our larger rooms with two beds, perfect for couples who would like to stay together in our care home!

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 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.”