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Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee Discounts

Employee Recognition

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Cook at Chatsworth Lodge in Chesterfield. You will support meal preparation, ensuring nutritional, varied menus, and upholding residents' dignity and independence in daily dining experiences.

We seek caring, flexible team players with care-setting experience. The role offers training and development, a supportive workplace, and DBS checks. This on-site position is paid per hour with opportunities for progression within Orchard Care Homes.

Qualifications

• Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience preferably gained in a care home setting.
• Engaging with residents in a friendly and kind manner, ensuring dietary preferences and needs are met.
• Assisting in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals and menu planning to meet residents' dietary needs.
• Engage with residents warmly to create a positive dining experience.
• Support delivery of high-quality nutrition and personal care in a care home setting.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen Assistant

Care home 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:

Chatsworth Lodge

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Rates of Pay:

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

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 Healthcare Group

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.