Assistant Cook – Lansbury Court Care Home
Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3DF
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Salary:£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. Our foundations are built on six 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. You will help deliver personalised menu plans that ensure everyone is treated with dignity and that individuals’ rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
At Orchard Care Homes we believe in the continued learning and development of our support teams. A career with us offers opportunities to broaden your skills and knowledge, with professional development actively encouraged and chances to progress within the company.
* You will have the ability to nurture, encourage and care. Making a meaningful contribution to someone’s life is fulfilling and demanding, requiring flexibility, professionalism and skills.
* You will help residents enjoy every day by ensuring they receive quality nutritional experiences.
* You will assist in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements, demonstrating a caring nature towards others.
* You will have Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience, preferably in a care home setting.
Everything You’ll Love
* Career development from day one with clear progression pathways
* Hundreds of colleague discounts across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
* Employee recognition schemes such as “Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support and wellbeing app
* Company-supported pension scheme
* Fully funded DBS check
About Lansbury Court Care Home
Lansbury Court Care Home is a single-storey modern home that provides specialist care tailored to younger adults and older people living with dementia. Castletown is an area of Sunderland north of the River Wear with good road access. Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 15+ years’ experience in the sector, with ongoing training and progression opportunities across our portfolio.
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.
Apply today
If you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, please apply today.
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