The role of a Care Home Kitchen Assistant with Go-To Outsourcing in Northampton involves working in a small team to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, taking into consideration special dietary requirements that are more prevalent among the elderly. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience as a kitchen assistant, the ability to cook for 30 or more people using fresh ingredients, and familiarity with English-style dishes.
The position requires flexibility to work shifts between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with a typical schedule of 8-10 hour shifts, and the potential to cook meals on demand for residents with specific preferences. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, hold an enhanced DBS (which can be arranged), and be comfortable undergoing IDDSI training. The weekly working hours are expected to be between 20-30+.
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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