Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A respected charity organization in the UK seeks a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their Central Catering team. Responsibilities include providing high-quality food services and assisting in meal preparations at Lister House Care Home. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and hospitality. This full-time position requires working 37.5 hours a week, and the pay is £12.50 per hour. Benefits include paid holidays, pension contributions, and training opportunities while ensuring an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or hospitality role is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality service.
• Proficiency in following food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and beverage services.
• Assist in preparing restaurant-quality meals.
• Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen environment.
• Support daily operations of dining rooms and bar.
• Catering support for special functions and events.

Skills

High-quality food and beverage services

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

As a Catering Assistant you will work within our Central Catering team, supporting the activities of our boarding houses. In particular you will help to provide a full dining service during house meals, assist with Chambers and Messing (breaktime) teas, support the chef, and contribute to a high standard of hospitality for our residents.

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 position, 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

• 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

Employee Benefits

• 22 days' paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro‑rate), 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

Company Information

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and more.

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.