Chef

£14.49 to £15.06 per hour (including market supplement)

We are looking for a qualified Chef to join our dedicated care home team. Your culinary skills will help enhance the wellbeing of our residents.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week across 4 days out of a 7 day rota.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Work with the Head Chef to deliver catering services within the care home.
• Prepare food for residents according to nutrition, hydration, and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain a high standard of food provision and service for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Ensure all health and safety records comply with statutory requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• City & Guilds 706 (1&2) Food Preparation or equivalent and an intermediary food hygiene certificate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience maintaining standards within a catering department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act.
• Good IT skills and experience working in a care home or a similar setting.

Employee benefits

• 22 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension contributions (6%-10%), subject to eligibility.
• Affordable, quality meals at reduced cost.
• Free on site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.

Location: Lister House, a care home in Ripon, North Yorkshire. The home offers nursing care, residential care, dementia care and day care, with a dedicated team supporting all residents.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact .

Equal Opportunity Statement

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background or personal characteristics.