Catering Assistant

Royal British Legion; Ripon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting veterans seeks a Catering Assistant to join their dedicated team at Lister House in Ripon, North Yorkshire. This full-time position (37.5 hours weekly) involves providing high-quality food service and supporting daily operations in a caring environment. Candidates must have a passion for food service, a caring nature, and the legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available). Employee benefits include generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Range of courses for development

Qualifications

• Passion for good food and excellent service.
• Caring nature and ability to work in a team.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and beverage services.
• Assist the catering team in preparing meals.
• Organise a clean kitchen environment.
• Support the Catering Supervisor in daily operations.
• Provide catering support for special functions.

Skills

Care and customer service

High-quality food service

Team support

Job description

Catering Assistant

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team at Lister House Care Home in Ripon, North Yorkshire. If you have a passion for good food, excellent service and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you!

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. You will also need to live within a commutable distance to the Care Home.

This is a full-time, Catering Assistant position, where you will be working 37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts over 7 days (including weekends and bank holidays). Rate of pay: £12.50 per hour.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide high-quality food and beverage services
• Assist the catering team in preparing restaurant-quality meals for beneficiaries, visitors, and staff
• Organise and maintain a clean and tidy kitchen environment at all times
• Support the Catering Supervisor with the daily operations of our dining rooms and bar, ensuring that everyone receives excellent service
• Provide catering support for special functions, open days, meetings, and events

Lister House

Lister 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.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

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.