Chef
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 13.5 - 13.5 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ruby Lodge Care Home, Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEP20250812 |
Summary
Chef required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Ruby Lodge' in Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1TS- Part Country Court Family.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship. Hours: 40 Hours per week, working weekends on rotaDo you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles the taste buds but also makes a difference to health and wellbeing? Then why not come and join us at Ruby Lodge to make every taste moment matter! Ruby Lodge Care Home located in Sowerby, Thirsk will accommodate up to 69 residents and will promote a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care. From the moment you step across the threshold, you’ll be embraced by its warm and welcoming atmosphere. With superb facilities, the highest standards of care, support and social interaction will be delivered with dignity, kindness, and compassion.JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILYCountry Court is proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!THE CHEF ROLEWithin your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absenceAssist the Chef Manager with Menu planning ABOUT YOUWe want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered a 5* food experience.You will …Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family,Experience as a chef and working within a catering environmentValid food hygiene certificate.A passion for producing high quality food.Can do attitude!Be able to take initiative and responsibilityCity & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality IndustryIdeally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and roleIN RETURNYou’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:Annual pay reviews.A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*Access to the Blue Light Discount CardAnnual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes*Subject to Terms and ConditionsClick the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.PLEASE NOTE:All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship. You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,