Catering Assistant Casual

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

Job summary

A leading charity for ex-servicemen and women is seeking a Catering Assistant at Lister House Care Home in Ripon. This casual position offers flexible hours and involves providing high-quality food services, maintaining a clean kitchen, and assisting with daily operations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and a caring nature. Employee benefits include generous holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days' paid holiday per year

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• Ability to provide high-quality food and beverage services.
• Experience assisting in preparing meals.
• Skills in maintaining a clean kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and beverage services.
• Assist in preparing meals for beneficiaries and staff.
• Organise and maintain a tidy kitchen environment.
• Support daily operations of dining rooms and bar.
• Provide catering support for events.

Skills

Passion for good food

Excellent service orientation

Caring nature

Job description

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team at Lister House Care Home in Ripon, North Yorkshire on a casual basis.

If you have a passion for good food, excellent service and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you!

This is a casual Catering Assistant position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.

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:

• 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 Houseis 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.

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 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.