Optalis is the proud Adult Social Care delivery partner for Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. We are council-owned and funded — we are not a private provider or an employment agency.
Kitchen Assistant | Suffolk Lodge
30 hours per week - £24,791.39 FTE
We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our residential care home team, Suffolk Lodge, located in central Wokingham. You will support our Cook to prepare nutritious meals for the people we support. Your work will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in our kitchen.
You will either have or be willing to gain a City and Guilds level 1 in Hospitality and Catering, as well as aFood Safety level 2.
You will need to work to a rota that covers every other weekend. The shift timings are 7.30am - 2.30pm and 10am to 5pm the successful applicant will be able to work both these shift patterns.
For more information the full job description is attached.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with basic food preparation.- Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas.
- Wash dishes, cutlery, and cooking utensils.
- Store food deliveries safely and correctly.
- Follow all health and safety regulations.
- Interact warmly and respectfully with the people we support.
Requirements
Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.- Knowledge of basic food hygiene rules.
- Ability to work well in teams.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Reliable approach to timekeeping and shifts.
- Pass a mandatory background check (DBS).
Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
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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
We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.
For advice and information on disclosing criminal records you can contact Nacro’s support service on 0300123 1999 or [email protected]