Catering Assistant Casual

The Royal British Legion; Ripon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Pension scheme

Statutory holiday allowance

Uniform provided

Free DBS check

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is seeking a Casual Catering Assistant for Lister House Care Home in Ripon, North Yorkshire. The role offers flexible hours to fit availability and care home needs. Passion for good food and excellent service is valued, with a caring approach.

You will support the catering team with meal service, help maintain a clean kitchen, and assist during events. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK required.
• Casual position with flexible hours to suit both availability and care home needs.

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

Job description

About The Role

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 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.

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

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme subject to eligibility
• Statutory holiday allowance
• Uniform will be provided (where applicable).
• Free DBS check

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.

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