Care Home Chef: Nutritious Menus, Growth & Benefits

Optalis; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards package

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Health and wellbeing day

Training and development programme

Career progression opportunities

STAR awards

Job summary

Optalis, the adult social care delivery partner for Wokingham Borough Council, is seeking a full-time Chef at Suffolk Lodge in Wokingham Town Centre. The role supports the Group Head Chef and may take the lead in their absence, including weekends on a rotation.

You will prepare nutritious meals from fresh produce, develop menus, ensure kitchen hygiene, manage stock, and contribute to special events. A City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification is required, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of nutrition.
• Self motivated and happy to take responsibility for resolving issues that arise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of menus and nutritious dishes.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals with fresh produce.
• Collaborate with the Group Head Chef to tailor meals to residents' needs.
• Ensure meals meet high standards and deadlines.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safe handling of food.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Stock control

Team player

Customer focus

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Optalis, the adult social care delivery partner for Wokingham Borough Council, is seeking a full-time Chef at Suffolk Lodge in Wokingham Town Centre. The role supports the Group Head Chef and may take the lead in their absence, including weekends on a rotation.

You will prepare nutritious meals from fresh produce, develop menus, ensure kitchen hygiene, manage stock, and contribute to special events. A City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification is required, with a focus on