The role of Care Home Kitchen Assistant with Go-To Outsourcing in Crawley involves being part of a small team responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents. Candidates should have at least 12 months of kitchen assistant experience, the ability to cook for large groups, and familiarity with special dietary requirements commonly found in elderly care. The position requires flexibility in working hours, typically between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with 8-10 hour shifts, and the capacity to adapt meals based on resident preferences. Successful applicants will also undergo IDDSI training and must possess the right to work in the UK, along with an Enhanced DBS check.
Ideal candidates should be skilled in cooking fresh produce and English-style dishes and must have prior experience in a catering environment. The role calls for a commitment to nourishment and personal comfort for residents, with opportunities to work 20-30+ hours per week.
In general, working in a care home kitchen means being part of a small team preparing and serving meals to the residents of the home. You need to be aware of good nutrition and be able to cater for special dietary requirements, which are more common among the older community.
Requirements:
Needs 12+months experience as Kitchen Assistant
Can cook for 30+ people in one sitting
Can cook from fresh produce and English style dishes
Can work from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Can cook on the spot if patient doesn't like what is offered
Comfortable with IDDSI training- we will put them on it
Have some experience working in a catering environment
Schedule:
Can work between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Generally 8-10-hour shifts)
Right to work in UK and have 12 months experience in a care setting
Enhanced DBS (one can be applied for)
Can work 20-30+ per week
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