We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our team at Lister House Care Home in Ripon, North Yorkshire.
We are a compassionate and resident-focused care home, providing high quality care in a warm and welcoming environment.
This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 over 7 days (includes some weekend cover).
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.
As Head Chef, you will lead our catering team and ensure every resident enjoys nutritious and delicious meals.
Key responsibilities:
Plan, prepare, and serve well balanced, nutritious meals to cater a variety of dietary needs within agreed standards and budgets
Lead and manage catering staff and the dining supervisor, ensuring a positive and safe working environment
Work alongside the General Manager, overseeing the department's budget, ensure catering services meet the regulated requirements of current legislation, and develop detailed standard operating procedures
Oversee food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budget management
What you will need:
City & Guilds 706 (1&2) in Food Preparation
Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking, Culinary Arts, or equivalent and Level 3 First Aid at Work certification
Proven experience catering for individuals with specific dietary needs (e.g., IDDSI texture modified diets and allergens)
Experience working in a care home or similar setting
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
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 plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
Flexible hours to suit your needs
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
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.
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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