KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Location: Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home, Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX
Hours: 33 hrs per week, Fixed term until December 2026
Pay: £12.71 per hour
About the Role
An essential part of our care team, you will help deliver personalised menu plans, ensuring every resident receives quality, nutritious meals and a positive dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Nurture, encourage and support residents, contributing to their well‑being.
- Assist in preparing a range of meals to suit individual tastes and dietary requirements.
- Engage with residents in a friendly, kind manner, ensuring their preferences and needs are met.
- Help our residents enjoy everyday meals and ensure nutritional experiences are of high quality.
Qualifications
- Cook or Kitchen Assistant experience, preferably in a care home setting.
Benefits
- 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 the ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards.
- Free emotional, practical, and financial support via an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app available 24/7.
- Company‑supported pension scheme.
- Fully funded DBS check.
About Orchard Care Homes
Middleton Park Lodge is an established nursing home that has been purpose‑built to provide specialist care to older people. Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for over 15 years, investing in our people with training and progression opportunities.
Our six core values are Enjoy Life, Welcoming, Kind, Professional, Positive, and Respectful.
EEO Statement
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.
