Kitchen Assistant
| Company: | Orchard Care Homes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Preston, PR1 9HL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Kitchen Assistant
It’s true what they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home. At Orchard Healthcare Group, 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:
Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home -
Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL
Kitchen Assistant – 33 hrs available per week
Rates of Pay:
£12.71
per hour
Why Orchard? We don’t just want to be the provider of choice; we want to be the employer of choice.
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 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.
Apply today
If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.
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.