Overview
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Location: Penwortham Lodge - Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL
Job details
Kitchen Assistant - 13 hrs per week • £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. Orchard Care Homes foundations are built on 6 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 have rights to privacy, independence and choice. Our professional development is encouraged, with opportunities to progress across our portfolio of homes.
Responsibilities
* You will nurture, encourage and care, contributing meaningfully to residents’ lives with flexibility, professionalism and skills.
* Help residents enjoy every day by delivering quality nutritional experiences.
* Assist in the preparation of a range of meals to suit individual tastes and requirements with a caring approach.
* Engage with residents in a friendly and kind manner, ensuring dietary preferences and needs are met to provide a positive dining experience.
* Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience is preferred, ideally 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 and spacious purpose-built home that provides 24hr residential care for 48 residents and 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 we would want for our loved ones. We invest in our people with 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 strive for an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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* Full-time
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