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.

Weekend Cook, Residential Home, Wokingham £11.70 per hour 15 Hours Sat & Sun 7am - 2.30pm / Or one weekday and one weekend shift

Recruiting immediately to support the Head Chef to provide nutritious meals for the residents of the care home.

Working within a team to ensure smooth running of the day to day tasks and the high standards of food and kitchen hygiene is maintained.

Reporting directly to the Head Chef.

This role will be expected to work independently in the absence of the Head Chef.

Catering for special events such as parties and resident’s birthdays will be included in the Cook’s responsibilities.

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
• 34 days leave (25 days annual leave, rising annually to a miximum of 30 days, 8 bank holidays pro rata and extra day off for your birthday
• Wellness Day
• 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

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 isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.