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≈ $33k – $44k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Newbury)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 10, 2026. Care UK scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Care UK is a private care home operator, headquartered in Colchester, England, running residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care homes for older people across the UK. Established in 1982, it operates well over 150 homes, many of them purpose-built, and supports them from a central support centre with in-house recruitment, quality, catering and facilities teams. Its careers site hires care team leaders, housekeepers, cleaners, receptionists and administrators, activities coordinators, gardeners and drivers for individual homes, plus corporate recruitment, credit control and project roles.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Kitchen Assistant.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role

  • Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas
  • Preparation of produce for mealtime, for example vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches
  • Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce
  • Safely storing cleaning materials
  • Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards
  • Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

  • Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
  • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
  • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
  • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
  • Annual purchase holiday scheme
  • Wellbeing support
  • Wagestream- access your wages at any time

New to Catering?

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Assistants and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Catering Assistant with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.  We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

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