Job Description

Salary

23,807.45

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Package

23.807.45

Job category/type

Adult Social Care

Date posted

01/12/2025

Job reference

OPR0000712



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.

Kitchen Assistant, Bluebell House Nursing Home, Wokingham 23,807.45

To support the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals for everyone at Bluebell House, ensuring each person's independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment are at the heart of every dining experience.



This includes giving special care to individual dietary needs and preferences. You'll also help maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen that meets all health and safety standards.


Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to those we support in accordance with dietary requirements and preferences.



Ensure a clean and organised kitchen and dining area, adhering to health and safety regulations.



Clear away and wash up after mealtimes.



Promote safe working practices within the kitchen areas.



Work with and create effective working relationships with all other staff in the home, to understand the needs and preferences to enhance the dining experience.




You will either have or be willing to gain a City and Guilds level 1 in Hospitality and Catering.

You will either have or be willing to work towards Food safety level 2.

For more information the full job description is attached.

Please apply online or email your CV details to

alison.reeves@optalis.org

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
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.

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.

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

helpline@nacro.org.uk