Chef

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

Job summary

A leading Armed Forces charity in Ripon is seeking a qualified Chef to enhance residents' wellbeing through culinary skills. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious dishes, ensuring food safety standards, and managing supplies. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in care settings. The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with competitive pay and significant employee benefits, such as paid holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime

Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided at no cost

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Range of courses for development

Qualifications

• Experience of maintaining standards within a catering department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to deliver the catering services within the care home.
• Prepare food for residents according to nutrition, hydration, and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain a high standard of food provision and service to the residents, staff and visitors.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Ensure all health and safety records and monitoring adhere to statutory requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Experience in a care home or similar setting

Education

City & Guilds 706 (1 & 2) Food Preparation or equivalent

Intermediary food hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

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 hour

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

• Work with the Head Chef to deliver the catering services within the care home
• Prepare food for residents according to nutrition, hydration, and dietary guidelines
• Maintain a high standard of food provision and service to the residents, staff and visitors
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Ensure all health and safety records and monitoring adhere to statutory requirements

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.

Qualifications and experience

As 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.

Employee benefits

• 22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• 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

About 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.

Further information

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.