About The Role A new opportunity for a Chef to work in the kitchen at Halsey House care home. We have a 35 hour per week contract available with work pattern of 5 over 7 days rota including weekend and bank holiday shifts. Salary £14.39 to £14.96 per hour (includes market supplement). You will work with Head chef to deliver the catering services within the home, maintaining a high standard of food provision and service to the residents, staff and visitors. Educated to NVQ Level 3 Cooking or equivalent and an intermediate food hygiene certificate, you will have experience of catering management in a care home or similar environment for large number of people and experience of catering to meet special dietary requirements. In addition, you will be an effective communicator and have experience of leading a team and the management of stock control. Previous experience of maintaining standards within a catering department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act and good IT skills are essential.

What we offer:

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 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. This role is on-site at the care home location, therefore, you will need live within commutable distance of the care home. 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. For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. 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. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. 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 th e job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080. INDRBL1 About You About Us Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required. We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact. Visit our Careers Page to discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact. Apply Share Share Vacancy on Facebook Share Vacancy on X Share Vacancy on LinkedIn Share Vacancy on WhatsApp Send Vacancy to a friend