Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef

York - Hartrigg Oaks, New Earswick

£15.90 per hour

Permanent, Part Time (22 hours per week)

Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship

About the role

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and flexible individual to work in our restaurant, which is based in Hartrigg Oaks, a high-quality registered care home that offers older people a relaxed, safe and welcoming place to live. The restaurant is open to all residents within the Hartrigg Oaks care community.

Reporting to the Catering Manager, this role will support with the planning, preparing, cooking, presentation and management of the food production, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and safety are adhered to at all times. We offer a multi choice, varied menu, which is nutritionally well balanced and created, wherever possible, with locally sourced produce. We feel it is important to contribute to the sustainability of the wider community that we are part of.

Please note that this role is for set days: every Friday and Saturday, plus every other Sunday.

About you

You will have significant experience within a food production environment, with a level 2 Food Safety qualification and related qualification. You will be able to create nutritional and attractive dishes as well as evidencing a knowledge of food trends and exceptional customer service. We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable individual who is a good communicator. The ability to work as part of a team is vital to this role. If you want to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, then look no further.

Please note that this role will be subject to a DBS check.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 6th December 2026.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

Additional Information

We are a values driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.