Optalis is the adult social care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency.

Job Title : Chef, Wokingham 30 Hours Weekly FTE £26,334.82

Suffolk Lodge is a Dementia Residential Care Home, it is a two-storey building located in a pleasant residential area within a very easy walking distance from the Town Centre of Wokingham.

This home provides residential care for up to 37 older people. We have 1 unit for hospital discharge and reablement and 4 specialist units for older people living with dementia who require the support of a secure environment and a higher level of care from our staff members.

This role is to provide nutritious meals for the residents at Suffolk Lodge, working alongside the Head Chef. You will be required to prepare and cook meals with the support of the Head Chef and independently.

You will be required to cater for special events such as parties, birthdays and events for the residents. To ensure the kitchen and dishes at Suffolk Lodge are kept to a high standard of cleanliness.

Please see attached JD for more information including skills and experience required.

Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:

• A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday
• An additional health and wellbeing day
• A comprehensive paid training and development programme
• Excellent career progression opportunities and support
• As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference
• STAR awards - a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile
• A generous pension scheme