Overview
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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 at the centre of all our homes and 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 and you will help deliver personalised menu plans that ensure 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.
Responsibilities
* 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, and you will demonstrate a caring nature towards others.
* You will have Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience, preferably gained in a care home setting.
What You’ll Love
* 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 through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app (24/7, all year round)
* Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
* Fully funded DBS check
About Green Park Nursing Home
Green Park is a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. It is located in the suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. With Orchard Care Homes, your professional development is actively encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.
Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 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, 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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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