Kitchen Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee discounts

Recognition awards

Making a Difference award

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to join the Chatsworth Lodge kitchen. You will assist in the preparation of a range of meals, tailor menus to individual tastes, and ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy, independence and choice in their dining experience.

We value learning and development, offering clear progression within our group. Our benefits include staff recognition schemes, practical support services, a pension, DBS checks, and generous colleague

Qualifications

• Experience as cook/kitchen assistant, preferably in a care home.
• Good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work with residents with dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals to suit individual tastes and dietary needs.
• Ensure safe, hygienic kitchen practices and food handling.
• Support residents with a positive dining experience and social interaction.
• Contribute to planning nutritious menus and portion control.

Skills

Cook/Kitchen Assistant

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

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 Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.

We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range 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.