Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Assistant Cook (MAT Leave Cover) – 33 hours per week – £12.21 per hour. You will also be responsible for housekeeping and laundry.
Job Role
A quality kitchen experience has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents, and you will help deliver personalized menu plans that ensure everyone is treated with dignity and that their 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.
Qualifications
* Cook/Kitchen Assistant experience preferably gained in a care home setting.
Benefits
* 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 Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home
Middleton Park Lodge is an established nursing home in Leeds, England, purpose-built to provide specialist care tailored to older people. Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years, 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.
Where to Apply
Leeds, England, United Kingdom – Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home
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