Chef

Job Description We are looking for a qualified Chef to join our dedicated care home team where your culinary skills will help enhance the wellbeing of our residents. You'll be responsible for preparing, producing and delivering delicious, nutritious and beautifully presented dishes .This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, across 4 days out of a 7-day rota.Pay: 13.14 to 13.76 per hourPlease 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 the catering services within the care homePrepare food for residents according to nutrition, hydration, and dietary guidelinesMaintain a high standard of food provision and service to the residents, staff and visitorsMonitor inventory levels and order supplies as neededEnsure all health and safety records and monitoring adhere to statutory requirementsAs a Chef, you will have a City & Guilds 706 (1&2) Food Preparation or equivalent and an intermediary food hygiene certificate.In addition, you will have excellent communication skills. Previous experience of maintaining standards within a catering department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act and good IT skills are essential, as well as experience working in a care home or similar setting.Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.Employee benefits include:22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with serviceGenerous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibilityAdditional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtimeAffordable and quality meals at reduced costFree on-site parkingFree enhanced DBS checkUniform provided at no costEmployee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal adviceExclusive retailer discounts on popular brandsRange of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectivesLister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.INDRBL1JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-08