Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Windles Green; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to enhance the wellbeing of residents through nutritious meals. The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen role, ideally in a care home setting. Responsibilities include meal preparation and creating positive dining experiences for residents. Excellent training and progression opportunities are offered. Join us to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Benefits

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’

Free Uniform

Free DBS

Access to 24/7 Employee Support Hub

Competitive Annual Leave + Employer contributing pension

Qualifications

• Experience preferably gained in a care home setting.

Responsibilities

• Nurture, encourage and care; making a meaningful contribution demands flexibility, professionalism and skills.
• Help residents enjoy quality nutritional experiences.
• Assist in the preparation of meals to suit individual tastes.
• Engage with residents in a friendly manner, ensuring dietary preferences are met.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

16 – 18 Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 1UB

Job Type: Permanent | Shift Type: Days | Pay: £12.21 per hour | Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

At Orchard Care Homes, our kitchens are the heart of the home. We provide delicious, nutritious home‑cooked meals for everyone.

Job Role

A quality kitchen experience has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents. You will help deliver personalised menu plans that ensure everyone is treated with dignity and their rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.

Responsibilities

• Nurture, encourage and care; making a meaningful contribution demands flexibility, professionalism and skills.
• Help residents enjoy every day by ensuring they receive quality nutritional experiences.
• Assist in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements, demonstrating a caring nature towards others.
• Engage with residents in a friendly and kind manner, ensuring dietary preferences and needs are met, creating a positive dining experience for everyone.

Qualifications

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

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 us

Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright, purpose‑built home specialising in care for older people. The Hall provides 24‑hour residential care for 48 residents, and the Lodge offers additional round‑the‑clock dementia care for 48 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 is always encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

EEO Statement

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.

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